Be Aware of the Dangers of Joint Accounts
Joint bank accounts serve as a useful estate planning tool for passing money to loved ones outside of probate and planning for disability. But while they can achieve these goals,…
New “Reminders” Issued About Continuing Medicare Coverage for Therapies
Many people receiving physical or occupational therapy after a stroke, injury or chronic illness have been told that Medicare would no longer pay for such therapies if the patient “plateaus”…
Court Finds Sole Caregiver Spouse Has a Duty to Seek Medical Care for Spouse (Kan.)
We have counseled many adult children who were concerned that their parents were not receiving adequate care from the parent’s spouse. On March 15 the Kansas Supreme Court issued an…
Dementia Diagnosis Alone Is Insufficient to Show Lack of Testamentary Capacity (Ga. App.)
In Mississippi, a diagnosis of dementia will not, of itself, prevent a person from executing valid legal documents such as wills, trusts or powers of attorney as long as the…
Medicaid Spend Down: Pay for More Than Just Medical Bills
Since the 1960s, Medicaid has provided health care coverage for low-income people across the United States. For millions of seniors, Medicaid offers financial assistance, helping them to cover the cost of…
Medicare Benefits 2024: 5 Positive Changes for Seniors
More than 65 million seniors across the country benefit from Medicare, a government health insurance program. When Does Medicare Start? At age 65, you become eligible for Medicare if you…
Medicaid Planning Can Protect Your Home and Assets
Your most valuable property may be your home, which is true for many people. You likelywant your children to inherit that value when you pass away. However,you mayalso haveconcernsaboutplanningfor the…
Should a POLST Be Part of Your Care Plan?
The American Hospital Association estimates that half of Americans suffer from chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Following a diagnosis, many experience concerns about the kind of care…
Notarizing Documents for Seniors With a Dementia Diagnosis
An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can be a challenging journey for the person and family alike. When the diagnosis occurs, a ticking clock begins on the timeline for getting proper…
Urban Institute: 400,000 Veterans Expected to be Uninsured in 2024
About 5 percent of non-elderly veterans — about 400,000 individuals — are projected to be uninsured in 2024, according to a new Urban Institute report. More than half, or 52.3…