Eldercare Lawyer Blog

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

When a parent needs long-term care, there is often a common pattern. Mrs. Smith, aged 85…

January 15, 2024

“When I qualify for Medicaid benefits will I lose my Medicare benefit?” I get this question quite…

January 1, 2024

How much can I give to my children without paying tax? This is a question my clients…

December 3, 2023

When a family member needs long-term care in a nursing home, her family is often distraught…

November 5, 2023

“Should I have a trust?” I get this question a lot from clients. There is no one…

October 29, 2023

“Should I add one of my children to my bank account?” It is a question I have…

October 9, 2023

There are no assets more important to a person than her home. I meet with clients every…

September 25, 2023

There are many misconceptions that surround elder law. The defining feature of elder law is Medicaid planning…

September 11, 2023

Does a last will and testament have to list all of your assets? Many of my clients…

July 31, 2023

When a parent dies, her family members need to settle her financial affairs. The need to settle…

July 10, 2023

Estate planning for a gay couple requires that the attorney consider several issues. One of the most…

May 31, 2023