A Health Care Proxy by Any Other Name….
July 23, 2024
A health care proxy is a document that lets you designate who can and will make your health care decisions if you cannot do so.
Category: Eldercare Planning and Organization
At What Point is My Estate Large Enough for a Trust?
July 22, 2024
Most people create a trust in order to adequately protect their estates so it lives on after the asset owner dies. In some instances, a trust might be a good idea, but in other instances, a Last Will and Testament might be sufficient.
Honey, Have You Seen the Car Keys?
July 22, 2024
We lose important things all the time. While losing the remote control may not be the end of the world, losing your will, power of attorney, or health care proxy can be devastating to you and your loved ones.
What Assets Am I Allowed to Have to be Eligible for Medicaid?
July 19, 2024
While the rules concerning what assets are permitted under Medicaid can be very complicated, there are many rules, requirements, and limitations.
Is Eldercare Planning Online Safe?
July 17, 2024
There is nothing that can be treasured in this world more than family. We all have origins and where we came from. Without the elderly
Handling an Estate When Someone Has Lost Capacity
July 12, 2024
When creating an estate plan, for example preparing a Last Will and Testament, one of the critical components to the enforceability of the document is that the person signing it has full control over his or her mental faculties.
Calling a Family Meeting to Discuss Estate Planning
July 1, 2024
Sometimes getting a family to agree on estate planning for aging parents is a hard task to achieve but, having a family meeting is a good start.
Estate Planning Procrastination
June 26, 2024
There are many reasons why people don’t want to do wills, health care proxies or powers of attorney — all the important documents you need to help protect you, your assets and your family.
Medicare vs. Medicaid
June 26, 2024
Almost 70% of Americans 65 and older will need some kind of long-term care at some point according to the federal government. A typical annual fee for a priv…
Common Reasons for a Medicaid Denial
June 17, 2024
Applying for Medicaid can be complicated. While applications may seem straightforward, there are many hidden pitfalls where you could be denied Medicaid benefits or result in extensive delays being approved.
