Category: Elder Law
The Attorney’s Role in Medicaid Planning
Do you need an attorney for even “simple” Medicaid planning? This depends on your situation, but in most cases, the …
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What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?
Elder law is an important branch of the law that addresses the legal needs of some of the most vulnerable …
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Changing Views in Alzheimer’s Living Facilities
The National Institute of Health (NIH) Library of Medicine reports the most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, accounting …
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Details You Should Know Before Signing a Nursing Home Contract
Suppose your mother can no longer make decisions for herself and she now needs nursing home care. You are stressed …
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Medicare Patients Are Finding It Difficult to Keep Home Health Services
All across the US, there is a new refrain spoken by Medicare home health providers, including occupational, speech, and physical …
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Should Adult Children Be Obligated to Pay for Elder Care?
The astronomical expense of long-term nursing care is no longer news. Costs can run around $7,000.00 or more per month, …
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The Importance of Seeking Counsel Before Selling the Family Home
Actions Without Guidance After Maria’s husband died, Maria’s daughter, Debbie, persuaded her to sell the family home and move into …
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Which Hospital Will You Go To if You Experience a Medical Emergency?
When you dial 911 for emergency medical services (EMS) your transport may route you to a hospital that is not …
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The Differences Between Estate Planning and Elder Law
While everyone needs estate planning, elder law becomes more important as we get older. Estate Planning is for Everyone No …
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New Options in Assisted Living
With changes in medicine, technology, and socioeconomics, it’s no surprise that assisted living is changing, too. The rising cost of …
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