by Christine | Nov 11, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Nursing Home |
One of the more difficult topics that elder lawyers and their clients must discuss is the potential need for nursing home care. However, talking about it and knowing the options is actually one of the things that can make things easier. With the help...
by Christine | Aug 3, 2015 | Elder Law, Long Term Care, Medicare, Nursing Home, Retirement Planning |
"If you get a claim denial, always contact your doctor or hospital to see if they can help you through the appeal," said Shirley Whitenack, president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a partner with law firm Schenck, Price, Smith & King....
by Christine | Jun 28, 2015 | Military, Nursing Home, Retirement |
The bill relaxes a rule that makes getting specialized care from local doctors difficult for some veterans in rural areas. The Associated Press investigated this new legislation in a recent article titled “Senate tweaks health law to boost specialized care.” If this...
by Christine | Mar 13, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Home, Retirement Planning, Special Needs, Trusts |
Arlene Germain, president of Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, said the new rules, once implemented, could substantially improve the lives of nursing home residents. But, she said, “strong oversight and greater nursing home participation are critical to...
by Christine | Mar 6, 2015 | Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Home |
Lillian Palermo tried to prepare for the worst possibilities of aging. An insurance executive with a Ph.D. in psychology and a love of ballroom dancing, she arranged for her power of attorney and health care proxy to go to her husband, Dino, eight years her junior, if...
by Christine | Feb 19, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Conservatorships, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Nursing Home, Special Needs, Trusts |
The hits just keep coming in DJ Casey Kasem’s estate battle. "Detectives are still actively investigating the elder abuse case," LAPD spokesperson Jane Kimtold THR. "They want to be as thorough as possible before a case is presented to the...
