In June of last year, I wrote that "in the near future, life estates will no longer be considered exempt assets when applying for Medicaid." This was due to the fact that the Virginia General Assembly had recently passed … [Read more...]
Print This PageGovernment Program Pays Family Members for Taking Care of Mom and Dad
June 4, 2009 by
Looking for a way to help Mom and Dad pay for Home care or assisted living? Perhaps you are their caregiver. Wouldn't it be nice to receive some extra income to help you provide their care? There is financial help available for … [Read more...]
Print This PageToo Soon Old
May 20, 2009 by
A very touching poem has been winging its way across the Internet for a couple of years now, but I just recently read it for the first time. Often entitled "Crabby Old Man," you may have already seen it, but it's worth another … [Read more...]
Print This PagePlanning for Long-Term Care (Part 3)
February 26, 2009 by
In Part 1 of this series I outlined the necessity to create a good Long Term Care Plan and in Part 2 I discussed the three most essential documents found in that plan.The first essential document is a General Power of Attorney … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Roundup of Key Elder Law Numbers for 2009
January 16, 2009 by
Below are figures for 2009 that are frequently used in the elder law practice, including the new Medicaid spousal impoverishment figures and the long-term care insurance deductibility limits. Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment … [Read more...]
Print This PageElder Mediation Resolves Family Conflicts
December 4, 2008 by
"My daughter is insisting I move in with her," complains Martha. "She just wants to control my life and take away my freedom," she continues.Jenny, Martha's daughter, worries that her mother keeps falling, and fears one day she … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicaid Asset Protection
August 22, 2008 by
What is Medicaid Asset Protection? Medicaid Asset Protection is the process of protecting assets from having to be completely spent to pay for the devastating expenses of long-term care, while helping to ensure that you (or your … [Read more...]
Print This PageAging is Not a Disease
June 30, 2008 by
It is natural that health care providers such as doctors, pharmacists and nurses will have the same attitude towards aging as other Americans. Without proper geriatric care training, these people can fall into the same trap of … [Read more...]
Print This PageLife Estate Law Changing Soon
June 16, 2008 by
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 PageWhat is Alzheimer’s Planning?
September 1, 2007 by
Persons with Alzheimer’s disease and their families face special legal and financial needs. Controlling the high costs of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, and navigating the emotionally and physically demanding … [Read more...]
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