Proactive Legal Strategies for Cognitive Decline
November 13, 2024
Legal tools like power of attorney and healthcare directives are essential in forming a proactive legal strategy for cognitive decline.
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Irrevocable Medicaid Trusts: Navigating the Complexities
June 25, 2024
Explore the pros and cons of using irrevocable trusts for Medicaid planning—secure assets while navigating complex eligibility rules.
Strategies to Qualify for Medicaid
April 22, 2024
Learn how to protect assets and become eligible for Medicaid with practical strategies, while avoiding questionable methods.
Understanding Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts
April 1, 2024
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs) are a strategic way to qualify for Medicaid benefits and to preserve your assets. This blog explores how MAPTs work and their benefits.
When Your Diagnosis Is Dementia…
March 18, 2024
I have been diagnosed with brain damage and dementia. Word to the younger folks: I woke up last year and suddenly could not spell or write legibly. No warning. No symptoms.
Prepare for Cognitive Decline
May 22, 2023
Data from sources like the U.S. Census Bureau shows in no uncertain terms that the U.S. population has grown older over the prior two decades.
What is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust?
April 3, 2023
The idea of Medicaid Asset Protection Trust for the purposes of protecting against long-term care costs is becoming both more sought-after and more necessary.
Medicaid Eligibility for Long-Term Care
January 8, 2020
Generally speaking, if you make under 100-200% of the federal poverty level and are elderly, you will likely qualify for your state’s Medicaid program.
What the Elder Law Attorney Needs to Know
June 18, 2019
When you meet with an elder law estate planning lawyer, honesty is the best policy, even though it may be difficult to disclose the personal information requested.
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