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Is Transferring House to Children a Good Idea?

Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing to do. It usually isn’t.

Posted on: December 9, 2020

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How Do I Keep My Assets from the Nursing Home?

Nursing homes are expensive with an average cost in the United States of $7,698 per month (2020 average). Most people cannot afford this expense, but they are in desperate need of the services provided by nursing homes (long-term care facilities).

Posted on: October 1, 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.

Posted on: March 31, 2020

How Can I Fund A Special Needs Trust?

If you have a child with special needs, a trust may be a financial priority. There are many crucial goods and services that Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income might not pay for, and a special needs trust may be used to address those financial challenges. Most importantly, a special needs trust may help provide for your disabled child, in case you're no longer able to care for them.

Posted on: March 17, 2020

When Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney?

Elder law issues can be complex. One wrong word or move can mean the difference between a good result and disaster should you become incapacitated or if other unexpected issues should occur in your senior years. An elder law attorney can help you plan for what will happen, if you should become mentally or physically incapable of taking care of yourself and your own personal business matters.

Posted on: February 14, 2020

What Can You Tell Me About a Special Needs Trust?

If you have a loved one who deals with chronic illness or a disability of some kind, you want to be able to keep supporting them after you’re gone. However, you don’t want to disrupt their ability to collect funds from programs like Medicaid or disability payments. In these situations, you can use a special needs trust.

Posted on: October 30, 2019

What Should I Know About Medicaid?

For those who need healthcare or long-term care but lack the resources to pay for it, the United States government will provide this care for free.

Posted on: October 28, 2019

Government Programs That Can Pay for Some Caregiver Services

The government realized it can be far less expensive to provide services that allow a person to continue living at home, rather than pay for residence in a nursing home.

Posted on: July 12, 2019

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