Elder Law
Is a Medicaid Annuity a Good Idea?
For couples who face depleting their own assets, using a Medicaid-compliant annuity could be a way to preserve assets and still qualify for Medicaid.
March 22, 2022
Asset Protection
Do You Have to Go through Probate When Someone Dies?
The law requires probate for a good reason. If a person dies, probate ensures that the property goes to the people who are supposed to inherit it.
March 9, 2022
ALTCs
What Do Elder Law Attorneys Do?
Elder law attorneys can help with a long list of legal matters that seniors often face…
November 19, 2021
ALTCs
How Does Medicaid Count Assets?
Although the Medicaid system may be a generally recognized public benefit, the intricacies of the program usually do not become relevant to individuals, until they face the need to use it.
November 16, 2021
ALTCs
Why are the Elderly Making a Switch in Medicare Coverage?
A government report reveals a troubling pattern among Medicare enrollees in their last year of life.
October 28, 2021
Elder Law
Common Mistakes in Claiming Social Security
Social Security benefits serve an essential role in most Americans’ retirement plans. Yet many people — even soon-to-be retirees — know little about how the program works or how to get the most from the benefits they’ve earned.
October 20, 2021
Elder Law
How Do I Stay Clear of Mistakes when I Switch Medicare?
If you get your health insurance through the public marketplace and are nearing age 65, don’t forget about Medicare.
October 8, 2021
Asset Protection
What Happens to My Home If I Leave It to a Medicaid Recipient in My Will?
My daughter is on Medicaid. If I give her my home in my will, what will happen to her benefits?
September 9, 2021
Elder Law
What are Big Tax Goofs to Avoid when Retiring?
One of the best ways to prepare for retirement is to set aside money in a tax-advantaged retirement account. Hopefully, you have done so year after year and built a nice nest egg.
April 16, 2021
ALTCs
Am I a Senior Citizen?
There is no clearly defined age when you become a senior citizen. Some people might consider themselves seniors when they retire from the workplace, sign up for Social Security or begin to spend their retirement savings, but others aren’t ready to call themselves a senior citizen yet.
March 19, 2021