Elder law attorneys assist clients that are concerned about legal and financial matters that senior citizens often face. There are a number of different issues that we deal with, but the matter of long-term care is definitely at the top of the list. You may assume that the Medicare program will pay for a stay in a nursing home if you ever need this level of assistance with your day-to-day needs. In reality, Medicare will not pay for the custodial care that nursing homes provide. This is … [Read more...] about Brace Yourself for Long-Term Care Costs
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Consider the Potential Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease
As elder law attorneys, we keep a finger on the pulse of trends that can have an impact on our clients. At this time, Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most significant sources of concern. Everyone has heard of the disease, but you may be surprised when you know all the facts. Widespread Impact The Alzheimer’s Association is a fantastic source of information about this disease, and they also provide resources for families that are directly impacted. According to research that they cite, about … [Read more...] about Consider the Potential Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease
Consider a Medicaid Trust
As elder law and estate planning attorneys, we can help you prepare for the future in a holistic manner. One stage leads to another, so it is important to meet the eventualities of aging head-on as you create a pragmatic plan for your twilight years. Medicare Falls Short If you work and pay taxes for at least 10 years, you will qualify for Medicare when you reach the age of 65 under currently existing laws. It should be noted that you would qualify if you have not met this requirement as long … [Read more...] about Consider a Medicaid Trust
Connecticut Medicaid Planning Facts and Figures
We are going to share some important facts about the Medicaid program here, but before we do, we must provide some background information. On a surface glance, a lot of people would have no interest in this subject, because they know that they will qualify for Medicare when they are seniors. Why would you need Medicaid if you going to have Medicare coverage? And if you are going to have some resources, you wouldn’t qualify for Medicaid anyway, right? This logic is understandable, but there … [Read more...] about Connecticut Medicaid Planning Facts and Figures
A Conversation With an Elder Law Attorney
Elder law attorneys focus on legal matters that are of particular interest to senior citizens. Their services are in great demand at the present time because of an unusual demographic phenomenon that is unfolding. The baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age, and this is transforming the makeup of the population here in the United States. To give you an idea of the impact, the Social Security Administration is accepting between 10,000 and 15,000 applications each and every … [Read more...] about A Conversation With an Elder Law Attorney
