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4949 Bissonnet
Bellaire (A city within Houston)
Texas 77401
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Elder Law News
Elder law issues are constantly changing and will affect virtually every family at some point. Wright Abshire stays at the forefront of these issues and is dedicated to keeping you informed of important developments. |
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Medicaid Update: Texas After The DRA of 2005
A statute implementing the most sweeping Medicaid changes since 1993 was enacted on February 8, 2006. This law is the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 ("DRA 2005"). This law imposes severe restrictions pertaining to transfer of assets (i.e., gifts), annuities, home equity, life estates, spousal impoverishment, and promissory notes. A brief summary of the DRA 2005 provisions follows. Read On... |
Ten Medicaid Planning Scenarios
As an elder law firm, we are sometimes asked about the effectiveness of Medicaid planning. The following represent just ten possible scenarios which provide examples of how such planning may benefit a client.
SCENARIO #1: Lisa, 83, entered a nursing home and applied for Medicaid. Her application was denied because her monthly income exceeds the income cap of $1,869.00 (in 2007).
An elder law attorney helped her qualify by arranging for part of her income to be disregarded for Medicaid eligibility purposes.
SCENARIO #2: Joe, 63, resides in assisted living. He became disabled as a young adult, but he does not qualify for Social Security disability benefits because he does not have the requisite number of quarters of covered employment. His parents, now deceased, had set up a testamentary trust to provide for his needs, but the trust assets are nearly exhausted.
The elder law attorney helped Joe qualify for both Supplemental Security Income ("SSI") cash assistance and for Medicaid.
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Houston Chronicle Elder Law Notes Column is Back!
Wesley E. Wright and Molly Dear Abshire, attorneys with Wright Abshire, Attorneys in Bellaire, Texas, have resumed their column in the Houston Chronicle called "Elder Law Notes" which focuses on elder law topics. It is located in the Senior Living Section and published quarterly. Click here to read the latest article, "Medicaid Makes it More Difficult for Seniors to Protect Assets." |
Save My Home!
Save My Home! Saving Your Home, Farm or Ranch from Medicaid Estate Recovery in Texas offers insight, advice, and practical strategies for aging parents, adult children, families and everyone else who is affected by Medicaid Estate Recovery in Texas.
The book is co-authored by Wright Abshire, Attorneys, in Bellaire (Houston); the Law Office of H. Clyde Farrell in Austin; and Patricia F. Sitchler of Schoenbaum, Curphy & Scanlan, P.C., in San Antonio. This is a "must-have" book for seniors who are contemplating long-term care, as well as for their families. The purchase price is only $19.95 and is now also availble in eBook form at a discounted price of $17.95. Click here to order your copy today!
Save My Home! is the most authoritative source on Medicaid Estate Recovery published to date. | |
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Learn important, up-to-date legal information about various elder law and disability topics from an attorney certified in elder law. We offer CNE credit for registered nurses and CEU credit for licensed social workers.
If you'd like to request a speaker for your organization at no cost, contact us at 713.660.9595 or email education@wrightabshire.com.
Click here for our list of presentation topics, speaking engagement schedule and information about the speakers.
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New Medicaid Nursing Homes List
The newest installment of our Medicaid Nursing Homes List and Map is heading to the presses and will be available soon. If you'd like copies of the list, please contact our office at 713.660.9595 or email education@wrightabshire.com with your contact info and number of requested copies.
For your convenience, the new list is also availble online in .pdf form and can be printed on your own printer. Click here for the online version.
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This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is distributed with the understanding that neither Wright Abshire, Attorneys, its agents, or affiliates, nor the authors are engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional services. If such assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
Wright Abshire, Attorneys
Copyright 2007 |
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