Elder Law Attorneys Helping You Plan For The Future
Trusts can be an effective tool in Medicaid planning because they can help individuals qualify for Medicaid while preserving their assets for their loved ones. Medicaid is a means-tested government program that provides health care coverage to low-income individuals,...
It is easy for someone to tell themselves that they will put together an estate plan next month or next year. As a result, some people who haven't yet created a will or trust might die before they take decisive action on the matter. It is quite common for people in...
Many older adults preparing for retirement will start receiving Medicare benefits that cover their average healthcare costs. They can also carry supplemental insurance for prescription medication and other needs as they age. However, Medicare has numerous limits, and...
You can use different documents in your Texas estate plan to achieve different financial and personal goals. Wills and trusts are helpful when your main concern is ensuring the appropriate descent of your property. Powers of attorney can prove important for those...
Just like medical doctors, lawyers often specialize their practices to offer better services to their clients in one particular area. Someone recently arrested by the police will need a criminal law specialist, while those considering divorce will need a family law...
Probate is a legally complex and emotionally-charged process. The loss of a loved one is devastating to a family. However, after that loss, legal steps must be taken to attend to the estate. Probate involves the transfer of assets from a deceased individual’s name to...
Searching for a nursing home is not easy. You want a facility that will provide the care your elderly loved one needs, but you also want to make certain it fits your budget. While you can search online to find all the amenities a nursing home offers, you may have...
Many people are under the impression that Medicaid is only for poor people. The truth is that Medicaid helps cover costly nursing home care and other forms of long-term care, not only for low-income individuals but for the middle class as well.In fact, an article from...
The American Health Care Act, with it's proposed cuts to Medicaid, could have a major impact on elderly people's ability to get much-needed care.According to an article from Forbes, Medicaid has a wider reach than many people believe. While it is often seen as an...
A recent study from Caring.com revealed that 58% of adults in America do not have a will or a trust, critical estate planning tools. The study also revealed that the percentage is even higher among people who could benefit from estate planning the most: parents of...