Can I Be Enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare at the Same Time?
Most people think you can only have Medicaid or Medicare, but not both. However, that isn't necessarily the case. The estate...
Category: Aging
Guidance and resources to help seniors and families navigate the challenges of aging with dignity.
How the Medicaid Spend Down Works
Planning for long term care is one of the most proactive steps you can take. Many don't consider doing this because they...
Consider A Power of Attorney as a Parent’s Condition Takes a Turn
An 80-year-old man had seizures several months ago. He was treated in the hospital and since then, has had some lapses in...
Why are Senior Citizens So Vulnerable to Scammers?
The amount of money stolen from seniors is absolutely stunning, but what makes this worse is that victims are often too...
Managing an Aging Parent’s Financial and Legal Life
As parents age, it becomes more important for their children or another trusted adult to start helping them with their...
‘Aging in Place’ Presents Several Issues that Require Preparation
If aging in place is your goal, then long-term planning needs to be considered, including how the house will function as you...
How to Help Your Elderly Parent Without Ruining Your Relationship
If you have elderly parents, you might have to step in at some point and provide caregiving services. Whether that concept...
Your Spouse Just Died … Now What? Tips for the Surviving Spouse
In many relationships, it's common for one spouse to play money manager and the other to take a more passive role. This,...
Nursing Home Care Costs and Your Estate Plan: Myth vs. Fact
Remember that the role of an elder law attorney is to be a client-centered advocate, which is a different assignment than...
What is a Medicaid Annuity?
We see a common problem for many seniors as they age: They end up requiring long-term nursing or assisted living care but...