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The idea of giving someone else the ability to make decisions for you can feel scary and confusing. Establishing Powers of Attorney feels like you’re giving up control, but it actually protects your best interests by giving authority to someone you trust when you’re unable to make decisions for yourself. Setting up a POA with…

You or your spouse served our country. You deserve to understand every benefit that may be available to help with your care. Now, you’re getting older and starting to think about the future. Will you be able to live at home? Can you afford to pay a caretaker? How are you going to pay for…

At first, it’s the little things. They forget to take their medication again. They can’t ever find their phone or keys. They ask the same questions over and over. But it doesn’t take long for your loved one’s struggles to become impossible to ignore. Wandering off. Unsafe driving. Anger and confusion. Vulnerability to scams. Forgetting…

Caring for a loved one with special needs has a unique set of responsibilities.  Your love and care have been constants in their life. Establishing an SNT (Special Needs Trust) can help ensure that the same love and care continues after you’re no longer able to directly help them.  What is a Special Needs Trust…

For many families, the word “Medicaid” brings fear and confusion. People often believe that qualifying for Medicaid means giving up everything they worked for or spending themselves into poverty before help is available. That belief keeps many families from seeking guidance until they are already in crisis. The truth is that Medicaid planning is a…

When you lose a loved one, you’re wrestling with more than just grief. After someone passes away, there is a complicated legal process of court proceedings, filing paperwork, and making decisions about their estate.  This can be painful and difficult during an already overwhelming time.  One of the steps of this process is called Probate. …

When people hear the term “estate planning,” they often assume it only applies to the very wealthy or to end-of-life situations. In reality, estate planning is about making sure your wishes are honored, your finances are protected, and your loved ones are not left scrambling if something unexpected happens. An estate plan is a collection…

There are pros and cons to gifting your assets to loved ones, especially if you need long term skilled nursing care in the future. The Vendor Medicaid rules on gifting are more favorable for married couples. However, single applicants may benefit from certain gifting strategies as well. Proper nursing home planning may help save you…

You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. While this fear is well-founded, transferring the home to your children before consulting an elder law attorney is not always the best way to protect it. You generally do not have to sell your home…

Caring for an elderly loved one is hard work. Especially if you are working and have a family of your own to care for. It’s okay to hire someone to step in and help if you are feeling over-whelmed or have other obligations. Before you do, there are some important things you should consider. The…