Elder and Estate Law Blog

New Year’s ResolutionsAnother year has passed us by and another list of New Year’s resolutions has come and gone. We all know that life can get hectic and before you know it all of your good intentions for the New Year can slip away. Why is getting a Will done so...

What you need to know about Medicaid Eligibility Requirements and How to ApplyThe prospect of long-term care in a nursing home is one of the most difficult and unpleasant experiences facing elders and their families, creating great stress and feelings of anxiety and...

Basic Estate Planning Documents Durable Power of Attorney It has always been possible to sign a Power of Attorney. It would allow an individual to authorize someone else to manage their affairs. However, the power became void if the grantor of the power either died or...

Testamentary Trusts The Hidden JewelDespite the current Medicaid environment of ever-changing qualification rules, strategies still exist which can preserve assets for the benefit of the Medicaid recipient, his spouse, and his family. This article will examine a...