by Christine | Feb 21, 2012 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Pet Trust, Trusts |
The pet trust is a little-known legal option for the elderly and caregivers worried about what will happen to beloved animals following the deaths of their owners. The four-legged members of a household (or two-legged, or conceivable even eight, as the case may be)...
by Christine | Feb 15, 2012 | Elder Law, Medicare, Nursing Homes |
Some Medicare beneficiaries who visit the hospital are getting surprised by big bills because their stays weren't considered inpatient services. When an elderly person is ready for the nursing home, some families are entirely understanding, in agreement, and...
by Christine | Feb 13, 2012 | Business Succession Planning, Elder Law |
The Obama administration announced plans Tuesday for a two-year, $156 million cash infusion for Alzheimer’s research and care. The money will help solidify a still-developing national plan to better treat and even prevent the illness by 2025. With budget plans just...
by Christine | Feb 6, 2012 | Elder Law, Nursing Homes |
Searching for a nursing home for his hospitalized father in semirural Massachusetts, a friend of mine recently came up against an unexpected barrier. It’s harder to find a bed for a man than for a woman. Finding a nursing home for an ailing loved one, and a good...
by Christine | Jan 31, 2012 | Elder Law, Medicare |
Most seniors on Medicare will pay $99.90 per month this year for Part B outpatient coverage. But how would you like to pay 10 percent more for that coverage, or 50 percent more? As many readers will know, it’s fairly critical to understand the rules for filing for...
by Christine | Jan 30, 2012 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Conservatorships, Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianships, Trusts |
I am often asked "When do I need to amend or revise my estate planning documents?" I recommend that if any of the following events occur, you should review the potential effect of such event on your estate planning documents, your plan of disposition, and...
