How Do I Hire an Elder Law Attorney?
Here’s what you need to consider, when looking to hire an elder law attorney.
Ethan Huizenga
November 17, 2021
What Do Elder Law Attorneys Do?
Elder law attorneys can help with a long list of legal matters that seniors often face…
Ethan Huizenga
November 16, 2021
What You Need to Know about Long-Term Care
As retirees live longer, many worry about outliving their savings. However, many older Americans haven’t planned for a looming expense: the cost of long-term care.
Ethan Huizenga
October 25, 2021
What Is a Guardianship?
Guardianship is a legal action where the court deems an adult an incapacitated person and appoints someone, the guardian, to make decisions about the care and finances of the individual.
Ethan Huizenga
October 20, 2021
What’s the Difference between a Conservatorship and a Guardianship?
The conservator is court appointed and may be responsible for financial decisions, such as retirement planning, the purchase or sale of property and the movement of any other financial assets.
Ethan Huizenga
October 14, 2021
Is Assisted Living or Memory Care a Better Choice?
Learn about two common senior living types—assisting living and memory care—and how to determine the best care for your elderly parent or spouse.
Ethan Huizenga
October 8, 2021
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?
Ethan Huizenga
August 26, 2021
Is Long-Term Care Insurance a Good Idea?
The value of long-term care insurance (LTCI) is an ongoing conundrum. There’s no doubt we’re living longer. According to LongTermCare.gov, a site provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at least 70 percent of people 65 and older will need long-term care services and support at some time in their lives.
Ethan Huizenga
May 21, 2020
Will Mom in the Nursing Home Get a Stimulus Check?
As part of the CARES Act, the majority of Americans, including those who are elderly and on fixed income, will receive a one-time stimulus check from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Ethan Huizenga
May 20, 2020
How to Plan for Nursing Home Care for Parents
The cost of a nursing home can quickly erode everything you worked for your whole life, and leave your family with nothing, industry insiders warn.
Ethan Huizenga
April 9, 2020