Elder Law
A Medicaid Planning Strategy with an Elder Law Attorney
Low-income individuals and families can receive health insurance through Medicaid. However, Medicaid planning has become a growing trend among individuals with higher…
How Medicaid Works
Millions of Americans receive comprehensive medical coverage and financial protection through Medicaid, a federal and state public health insurance program. The program…
Fraud Against the Elderly
For those in the over 60-year-old category, there was nearly $1.7 billion in losses, a 74 percent increase from 2020,…
Increasing Your Social Security Retirement Benefits
If you work more than 35 years, a higher earning year will cancel out a lower earning year in the SSA’s calculation….
Seniors’ Benefits from Exercise
Weekly exercise programs should include at least two sessions of muscle-strengthening exercises….
Combating Age Discrimination
The ADEA applies to employers with at least 20 employees, labor organizations with at least 25 members, the federal government, state and local governments, and employment agencies. …
Annuities for Married Couples
Many Medicaid applicants are denied coverage for long-term care because they have too much money or too many assets…
Comparing Elder Law and Estate Planning
Even though these two types of law are for different stages in life, they are often handled at the same time. …
Obtaining Guardianship for an Elderly Parent
If your parent did not prepare for this eventuality of requiring legally recognized help, you would not be allowed to create these documents once they are already mentally impaired….
The Aspects of Life Care Planning
While some overlap exists between the two, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging and preserve a family legacy. …