Eldercare Lawyer Blog
Do I Need a Trust?
“Do I need a trust?” It is a question I regularly receive from clients. Most people speak…
August 26, 2024
Stepping Up With Irrevocable Trusts
In 2023, the United States Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued a revenue ruling concerning irrevocable grantor…
July 28, 2024
Where Did My Money Go?
Having a Last Will and Testament is not the be-all and end-all for most estate…
April 22, 2024
Applying for Medicaid: Cost and Services
In last week’s article, I wrote about non-attorney Medicaid application companies. Medicaid is a health…
April 1, 2024
Applying for Medicaid
I have been helping clients apply for Medicaid benefits for nearly twenty-five years. Medicaid is a…
March 25, 2024
Estate Planning Issues with Second Marriages
In my last article I discussed some of the legal issues associated with second marriages and a…
March 11, 2024
Legal Issues Associated with Second Marriages
When I first started practicing elder law about twenty-five years ago, some of my clients were…
February 26, 2024
Protecting Assets with a Trust
When a family member needs long-term care, the family has many concerns, not the least of…
February 12, 2024
Mom’s Journey to the Nursing Home, Part II
The last article I wrote began mom’s journey to the nursing home. Mom had fallen at…
January 30, 2024
Mom’s Journey to the Nursing Home
When a parent needs long-term care, there is often a common pattern. Mrs. Smith, aged 85…
January 15, 2024
Will I Lose My Medicare?
“When I qualify for Medicaid benefits will I lose my Medicare benefit?” I get this question quite…
January 1, 2024
Making a Tax-Free Gift: 2024
How much can I give to my children without paying tax? This is a question my clients…
December 3, 2023