by Christine Brown | Aug 29, 2017 | Elder Law, Nursing Homes, Uncategorized |
Most people don’t realize the high cost of nursing home care until an aging parent’s health declines to the point that they need to move into one. As a Manhattan Beach elder law attorney, I can’t stress enough that this is a really bad time to learn that your family...
by Christine Brown | Feb 2, 2017 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Nursing Homes |
The Centers for Medicare and Medi-Cal Services (CMS) just made a momentous change of federal nursing home regulations. Nursing homes are now banned from using pre-dispute binding arbitration agreements. This means nursing homes can no longer force you to sign away...
by Christine Brown | Sep 29, 2016 | Elder Care, Nursing Homes |
Elder lawyers in Manhattan Beach are well-versed on the ins-and-outs of nursing home expenses, and they continually work with seniors to determine how best to lower costs and protect assets. One recommendation that does not always get enough attention is to spend a...
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 7, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Trusts |
One attorney calls it the "Get out of Dodge plan"—the best way to keep your assets intact before applying for Medicaid (Medi-Cal in CA) to cover nursing home costs. New Jersey is one of the most restrictive states when it comes to permitting residents to...
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...
