Who Can Challenge Abuse of a Power of Attorney?
Elva Mae Hemphill passed away at the age of ninety-nine without a will. Her primary assets consisted of five certificates of deposit and a checking account. As of April 6, 2007,…
Elva Mae Hemphill passed away at the age of ninety-nine without a will. Her primary assets consisted of five certificates of deposit and a checking account. As of April 6, 2007,…
In the past two years, 31 states and the District of Columbia have expanded eligibility for Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, but even more have simplified sign-ups and renewals,…
We often use trusts in estate planning to avoid probate, provide effective management of assets, and to make controlled gifts to children or other family members. Trusts are most effective…
Many people believe that, if their spouse goes into a nursing home, they will be left without sufficient assets or income to meet their own needs for support. However, Medicaid…
Families may be more satisfied with end-of-life care for loved ones dying of cancer when treatment is focused on comfort rather than aggressive treatment and provided outside of a hospital,…
The holidays might not seem like an ideal time for adult children to discuss serious issues with aging parents. A Wall Street Journal article a few years back suggested that…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) disability program is the primary government benefit that provides income to people with disabilities. If individuals with a disability are unable to work and have…
If you are a Medicare enrollee, you likely have a Part D prescription drug plan to help pay for your medications. You should re-evaluate your plan before December 7 to…
Our prior articles in this e-newsletter have explained how a spouse or disabled adult child of someone who files for Social Security benefits can begin receiving an auxiliary benefit in…
Richard A. Courtney, President of the Special Needs Alliance (SNA) and principal in the Courtney Elder Law Associates section of Frascogna Courtney, PLLC, testified Friday, September 18 before the U.S.…