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When a spouse or parent has been diagnosed with dementia or some other condition that affects cognition, the family members may conclude (or be told by others) that the person…
When a spouse or parent has been diagnosed with dementia or some other condition that affects cognition, the family members may conclude (or be told by others) that the person…
Retirees are entitled to a variety of preventive tests and services once they sign up for Medicare at age 65. Some of these screenings are provided with no out-of-pocket costs…
Medicaid is the federal medical insurance program for persons who are elderly or disabled. While it is subject to federal legal minimum standards for coverage, the states are given wide…
We have helped many clients get their spouse or parent on Medicaid to help pay for nursing home care. One frequent question has been “Can Medicaid take my parent’s (or…
Courtney Elder Law Associates Law Firm, released an article discussing "Transferring Guardianship Across State Lines", if you would like to know more Please continue reading here. The U.S. Census Bureau…
We draft wills and trusts for many clients who have children and grandchildren. Clients have specific intentions about which of those descendants receive assets and how they receive them. A…
Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2014 through the third quarter of 2016, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive…
Potentially serious drug interactions are a daily threat to older people who take multiple medications and supplements, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One drug can affect the…
Extension of Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act has not only shielded low-income Americans from out-of-pocket medical costs, but has also improved their overall financial health. That’s what researchers…
A good estate plan includes a will that describes how assets will be left to your heirs or others. State law describes how a will must be prepared in order…