See update on this article here.In Virginia, a life estate in real estate has always been treated as an exempt asset for the purposes of Medicaid eligibility. Unfortunately, the Virginia General Assembly recently passed … [Read more...]
Print This PageCare Management for Your Child With Special Needs
When establishing a special needs trust (SNT) for your child, it's important to consider how much care the child may need in the future and who will oversee any arrangements related to that care. In many cases, either a family … [Read more...]
Print This PageDon’t Use An Off-the-Shelf Power of Attorney
A durable Power of Attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, because it allows you to appoint someone to act for you (your "Agent" or "Attorney-in-fact") if you become incapacitated. Without a … [Read more...]
Print This PageChoosing a Guardian for Your Special Needs Child
One of the most important decisions parents must make when preparing their estate plan is the choice of a guardian for their child should they be the ones to die first. The choice of guardian can be especially difficult for the … [Read more...]
Print This PageFederal Nursing Home Site Now Notes Troubled Facilities
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently that its Web site comparing nursing homes will now identify listed facilities that have a history of poor performance.From now on, the CMS Nursing … [Read more...]
Print This PageVeterans Aid & Attendance Planning
If you are a veteran or spouse of a veteran and you need assistance in your home, or are living in or considering moving into an Assisted Living Facility or Continuing Care Retirement Community, you should contact a qualified … [Read more...]
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