My spouse is going to have to move to a nursing home. When spending down assets for the sick spouse to qualify for Medicaid, does it have to be done before sick spouse is sent to a nursing home or can it be done even after the sick spouse is admitted to a nursing home?
How can an elder law Medicaid attorney help?
As government programs do not cover all expenditures related to these categories, ABLE accounts can be used to pay for shortfalls.
The three main areas of focus for elder law attorneys include health care, estate and tax planning and guardianship matters.
Why Elder Law Is Necessary? In two words: baby boomers.
It’s not uncommon for older couples to reach a point when nursing home care is needed for one spouse — and the cost isn’t something they were prepared for.
Your elderly mother is getting forgetful and confused. What do you do now?
Estate Planning may not be something you necessarily WANT to think about, but it could protect your interests and wishes long after you are gone.
For some, retirement means ‘where will we play today’s round of golf?’ For others, it could mean, ‘do I pay for my meds or my rent?’ In either case, a few concerns touch every retiree. The topic of long-term care is one of them, at least subconsciously. The question that causes more than a few sleepless nights is, ‘What happens when I can’t take care of myself anymore?’
Here’s what you need to consider, when looking to hire an elder law attorney.
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