Living at Home Safely
February 29, 2020
When someone determines that their limited abilities are keeping them from enjoying the full use of their home or safety is a concern, it is important to tak…
Category: Eldercare Planning and Organization
Can You Afford Long-Term Care?
February 29, 2020
Long-term care costs can be staggering where at-home care or a nursing facility can easily wipe out a year’s retirement income. Most people grossly underesti…
Is Social Security Counted as Income for Medicaid?
February 29, 2020
In most cases Social Security benefits will be counted as income toward Medicaid eligibility, however, there are some exceptions. Rules, restrictions, and in…
Do I Still Get Social Security If I Receive Medicaid?
February 29, 2020
It is possible for individuals with disabilities or other qualifying factors to receive both Medicaid and Social Security. However, it is essential to unders…
Discussing Money Issues with Aging Parents
February 29, 2020
Discussing money issues with your parents is probably not an easy subject, but one that needs to happen as they age. If you have aging parents you probably w…
Common Reasons for a Medicaid Denial
February 28, 2020
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.
Calling a Family Meeting to Discuss Estate Planning
February 27, 2020
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.
Honey, Have You Seen the Car Keys?
February 25, 2020
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.
At What Point is My Estate Large Enough for a Trust?
February 24, 2020
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.
Handling an Estate When Someone Has Lost Capacity
February 23, 2020
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.
