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My uncle got critically ill and ended up in the hospital. He asked me to take care of his bills while he is incapacitated. Back in 2002, he named me as his financial power of attorney, so I could write checks on his bank account when he couldn’t, like now. But the bank is rejecting…

Senior care-taking has entered a new realm with the advent of artificial intelligence. There is a need to provide an ever-increasing aging population with consistent and competent health aides. In the United States, the healthcare industry employs over 4.5 million nursing aides and orderlies and home health aides and personal care aides, and yet it…

An elder law attorney can assist you or your loved one with all matters concerning health and financial planning for the future. Elder law is a highly specialized area of law focusing on the legal needs of older adults encompassing more significant issues like long-term health care needs, quality of life, and financial well-being. Specific…

Probate is the legal process by which the estate is authenticated and the deceased’s assets are distributed to the beneficiaries. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property and how you own it, and the state laws in which you live. While probate can be a complex process for vast estates,…

A married couple, Ginny and George, had extended family they wanted to leave their assets to when they died. Unfortunately, Ginny was then diagnosed with cancer. She began to worry: What could happen if she died before George did, and George remarried? Or vice versa? What if the second spouse started pushing to get what…

When a family member has passed, the family occasionally ends up arguing over personal property. Arguments can take place over things like a coffee mug, a piece of jewelry, or a painting. These types of arguments can be eliminated by filling out a personal property memorandum and keeping it with your will or trust. A…

Did you know the largest single minority in this country are the 58 million Americans five years of age or older that are identified as special needs? The majority of federal and state benefits available to help persons with disabilities are needs-based, meaning income and assets are strictly limited and can often be misinterpreted, resulting…

A will is an essential part of protecting your assets and ensuring your heirs are taken care of, and nearly half of all Americans don’t have one. If you’ve already created a will, congratulations – you’re already ahead of the game. While a will is a necessary document that every person who owns assets should…

When signing up for Medicare, some people have other insurance, such as coverage from a current employer, or retiree’s or military insurance. Beneficiaries of Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage may keep their additional coverage, as the providers work together to bear health care costs. Can You Have Medicare and Private Insurance? People may have Medicare…

Perhaps you should reconsider if you believe you can’t meet Medicaid’s strict income and asset limits to qualify for long-term care benefits. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility services, you may meet health eligibility rules for a Medicaid waiver program to support the costs of in-home care instead. Each state has…