Q. My father is being cared for in our home near Old Town Alexandria but needs more care than we can provide. We are seriously considering nursing home care as the best option for him. With the incredibly high cost of care, we are … [Read more...]
Print This PageDivorce Rates for Couples 50 and Older Have Doubled Since 1990 — What This Means for Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning
March 15, 2022 by
Years ago, the vast majority of couples who weren't happy in their relationship chose to remain married out of convenience or routine, a sense of familiarity, or for their children. This has changed in recent years for many … [Read more...]
Print This PageMaryland Medicaid Waivers Have a Wait-List of 21,000 Names — Is That Ever Going to Change?
March 11, 2022 by
Q. My sister, Freda, age 70, resides in Rockville, Maryland, and is physically disabled. Due to her disability, has been cared for in her home by nursing aides 24/7 for the past several years. Luckily, our parents had amassed … [Read more...]
Print This PageHas COVID-19 Changed Reverse Mortgages?
January 21, 2022 by
Q. My husband, Steven, and I have lived in Northern Virginia for nearly 40 years, and we have no plans of moving. We are original owners of our home, and our mortgage has been paid off since 1998. Our children all live close by, … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes the No Surprises Act Protect Seniors Against Unanticipated Medical Bills?
January 4, 2022 by
Ever open your mailbox to find a surprise medical bill you completely did not expect? Perhaps you had an emergency and had to go to the nearest doctor or hospital to receive care? What if you were not yet on Medicare or have a … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: FTC Urges Research Before Charitable Donations
December 3, 2021 by
Dear Hayek, I am thinking about giving charitable donations this month. I want to make sure that the charities I am choosing are legitimate and that most of the money I give goes to those in need. I also want to make sure I’m … [Read more...]
Print This PageHospices Are Turning People Away
November 12, 2021 by
Q. My mother, Claire, has Parkinson’s and she’s at the point where she can no longer swallow and will need a feeding tube. She still lives at home with my father, who is having a hard time taking care of her. She has been … [Read more...]
Print This Page2022 Key Elder Law Dollar Amounts
October 29, 2021 by
Q. Every year, the Farr Law Firm releases the newest figures for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. I was wondering if they are available this year and if you can provide a summary of changes for these programs. Thanks for … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicaid-Covered Home Health Care in Maryland — Reality or Illusion?
October 15, 2021 by
Q. For years, my Aunt Linda, 80, who lives in Rockville, Maryland, has had trouble walking or standing for long periods and trouble getting in and out of her favorite chair. She also needs help dressing and bathing, and she has … [Read more...]
Print This PageGiving Gifts to Grandchildren Without Wrecking Your Own Financial Future or Creating a Sense of Entitlement
July 16, 2021 by
Q. I have six grandchildren -- three from each of our two daughters. They live close by so I see them often and adore every one of them. I am not getting any younger and have some money I’d like to gift to them now, while I am … [Read more...]
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