What Advance Medical Directives Should I Have in Place If I’m Concerned About COVID-19?
- posted: May 12, 2020
Though it’s always been true, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven home the point that a debilitating medical condition can strike without warning. Whether you’re fighting the coronavirus or are incapacitated Read More
How Can I Create Estate Planning Documents During the Pandemic?
- posted: May 12, 2020
Even in its first few weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to examine or reassess what is most important to them. The need to prepare in case of an Read More
Understanding How COVID-19 May Have Affected the Value of Your Estate
- posted: Apr. 17, 2020
The economic and personal upheaval triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to warrant a review of your estate plan, no matter how thorough you think it is. As Americans Read More
Dear Estate Planning Clients:
- posted: Apr. 09, 2020
We are aware of the current fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) especially for our older clientele, and our younger clients who fear passing the virus to older or Read More
What is in a letter of intent and Why is it Important?
- posted: Mar. 23, 2020
If you are a parent of a special needs child, minor or adult, and you want to make sure your child’s care, and day to day life continues with as Read More
What Does It Mean to Be an Elder Law Attorney?
- posted: Oct. 07, 2019
As we age, changes to our body, our health, our financial picture, and our family is ever-evolving. When we were young, we didn’t worry about infirmity, incapacity, or how we Read More
Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Incapacity- What’s the Difference?
- posted: Aug. 22, 2019
Getting a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s can be devastating for a family. In the past people were just labeled “old” or “forgetful”. It wasn’t discussed much as I remember Read More
Conversations You Should Consider Having with Your Adult Children
- posted: Jul. 31, 2019
As we age it’s a good idea of start thinking about tidy’s up our lives. I’m not taking about “Marie Kondoing” your home. (If you don’t know who she is, Read More
Caregiver Stress- A Caregiver Story
- posted: Jun. 11, 2019
About a year ago a very nice couple came to see me to discuss long term care planning. Both were dressed nicely and as I introduced myself, the husband told Read More
2019 Medicaid Numbers
- posted: Jan. 15, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2019 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Read More
Understanding Medicare’s Hospice Benefit
- posted: Dec. 15, 2018
Medicare's hospice benefit covers any care that is reasonable and necessary for easing the course of a terminal illness. It is one of Medicare's most comprehensive benefits and can be Read More
Summary of Changes to the VA Pension Eligibility Rules
- posted: Nov. 27, 2018
On October 18, 2018, new rules regarding eligibility for VA pension were implemented by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The new rules are quite comprehensive, however, they also provide Read More
Why Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney for Medicaid Eligibility?
- posted: Sep. 19, 2018
Just this week I received two emails from prior clients with issues related to a Medicaid application filed by a non-attorney. In both cases, I can help correct the errors, Read More
Heading Into Hurricane Season
- posted: Aug. 22, 2018
As we head into hurricane season, its important to be prepared in the event you need to evacuate your home. A lot of us were scrambling last year when hurricane Read More
Special Needs Law Month
- posted: Oct. 04, 2017
October is Special Needs Law month. Special needs law is a complex area of the law and requires legal advice from an experienced practitioner. If you have a child, or adult Read More
My Special Needs Child is Turning 18 – How Do I Prepare?
- posted: Jul. 12, 2017
My Special Needs Child is Turning 18 – How Do I Prepare? It is a milestone in every parent’s life when a child turns 18. The child is now an adult, Read More