Guardianship and Conservatorship court proceedings are typically used for those who have a mental illness caused by age, injury, or disability. The law does not make it easy for people to obtain guardianship or conservatorship, … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert – What do I Need to Know about Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period and the Affordable Care Act?
July 26, 2013 by
I read that the Medicare Open Enrollment Period is October 15- December 7, 2013. I am new to this and want to make sure I don’t miss anything. What do I need to know? Please see all my questions below in blue. Thanks! Q. What … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicaid is NOT just for Poor People
July 19, 2013 by
Q. I was taking my daily exercise walk the other day when I ran into a neighbor who said that his wife with dementia recently qualified for Medicaid and will be entering a nursing home next month. I live in a somewhat affluent … [Read more...]
Print This PageFive Myths about Long Term Care Planning
July 9, 2013 by
Nearly 70% of Americans age 65 and better will need some kind of help with activities of daily living as they age. The need for such help can stem from a debilitating disease, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, or the decline of … [Read more...]
Print This PageUnderstanding Probate: The Two Types of Probate
June 18, 2013 by
Problems often arise when people don't have a coordinated method of passing on their estate. Take for example, Joe, who has become incapacitated as the result of a severe stroke. He has a wife, Mary, and two children, Carrie and … [Read more...]
Print This PageLiving Trust Plus – Book Launch (Get $1,250 in Special Bonuses on June 21!)
June 12, 2013 by
Certified Elder Law Attorney and Best-Selling Author Evan Farr Releases New Book: "How to Protect Your Assets From Probate PLUS Lawsuits PLUS Nursing Home Expenses with the Living Trust PlusTM." Mr. Farr's latest book is now … [Read more...]
Print This PageElder Law–It’s Not Just for Elders
June 4, 2013 by
Elder Law is a very broad area of law that encompasses not just Medicaid and Veterans long-term care planning for people over 65. Elder Law also encompasses legal areas such as: Asset Protection, Trust and Estate Planning, and … [Read more...]
Print This PagePart 3- “Estate Planning Today” Series: Should I Include a Pet Trust as Part of my Estate Plan?
May 29, 2013 by
Our lives and technology are changing faster than ever and our estate plans need to keep up with these changes. This series will look at things that may not have been addressed or asked about in the estate planning process 5-10 … [Read more...]
Print This PagePart 2- “Estate Planning Today” Series: Should I include these things as part of my Estate Plan?
May 22, 2013 by
Our lives and technology are changing faster than ever and our estate plans need to keep up with these changes. This series will look at things that may not have been addressed or asked about in the estate planning process 5-10 … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: Does Medicaid Cover Prepaid Funerals?
May 17, 2013 by
Q. I am considering whether to prepay for my funeral to save my family the expense and burden during what will be a tough time, but had a few concerns about it first. I am interested in learning more about prepaid funeral … [Read more...]
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