by Christine Brown | Jan 9, 2018 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Insurance |
As a Torrance elder law attorney, I get this question quite a bit. Should I invest in long-term care insurance? The answer is….maybe. Let me explain. First, you should consider the fact that the Department of Health and Human Services estimates that anyone reaching...
by Christine Brown | Aug 25, 2016 | Elder Law, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Insurance |
Long-term care is one of the most common dangers to the life savings of senior citizens. The fear of losing assets, possessions, and homes drives people to search out ways to protect themselves from the enormous costs associated with long-term care. Many seniors turn...
by Christine | Jan 12, 2016 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Insurance |
As fewer companies write long-term care policies, the premiums have increased. But unless you are wealthy enough to pay for your own long-term care or poor enough to qualify for assistance, you need an LTC policy. Paying for nursing home care or other long-term care...
by Christine | Apr 13, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Insurance, Nursing Homes, Retirement Planning |
When asked about long-term care insurance, one senior said, "I've thought about it. I don't think it's worthwhile to buy at my age." She's 83. "I've thought about it but I really haven't looked into it," another woman said....
by Christine | Apr 2, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Insurance, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Trusts |
Seniors need to have a plan in place for long-term care, should they need care assistance in the future. A recent article in The Victoria (TX) Advocate titled “How does Medicaid factor into financial planning?” recommends that seniors need a strategy to pay for the...
by Christine | Mar 9, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Nursing Homes, Retirement Planning |
When asked about long-term care insurance, one senior said, "I've thought about it. I don't think it's worthwhile to buy at my age." She's 83. "I've thought about it but I really haven't looked into it," another woman said....
