In legal terms, conservatorships are guardianships of adults. The conservator is the person(s) with the power to make decisions, and the conservatee is the adult who needs help with their financial, health care, living arrangements, and daily affairs due to old…
Almost everyone will require long-term care at some point during their lives, so it is important to plan ahead. While we cannot predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and…
Living wills are not used to distribute assets after death like last wills and testaments. Instead, it is a mechanism to communicate to your family and doctors how you want medical care conducted when you aren't able. Your living will…
Medicaid provides health and long-term care coverage for seniors and people with disabilities. Qualifications for Medicaid vary by state, with overarching federal guidelines. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), a nonprofit organization focusing on national health issues, recently released findings from…
We often receive this question. The following information can help you determine whether you need a trust and, if so, what type would suit your specific needs. You can use the following information to determine whether you need a trust…
In these trying times, good health news is always welcome. Now there are some, for the huge numbers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Researchers have found links between…
Americans who live in nursing homes are among the most vulnerable. When the novel coronavirus did hit, these nursing homes became its ground zero as many residents and workers did not receive testing, and staff found obtaining personal protective equipment…
Medicaid and inheritances can both be subject to mistakes and these can be expensive. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to minimize expensive…
You might wonder what estate planning and elder law entail and how they differ as you plan for your future, both financially and health-wise. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law…
With the Internet of Things (IoT) intertwined with our lives, identifying and managing the digital property you own is more important than ever. From smart home devices to online investments and bank accounts, we’ve gone way beyond using the internet…