As people get older, they often need to rely on others for various kinds of help and are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Consequently, as people age, they are more vulnerable to being financially taken advantage of, sometimes even by people they trust. A study in 2023 by [...]
To properly assist clients, elder law attorneys must juggle knowledge of a number of different public benefits programs, many of which have unique eligibility requirements. Additionally, with multiple planning strategies and instruments available to assist clients with public benefits, attorneys must also stay apprised of their distinctions. This blog is intended to provide both a [...]
Volume 8, Issue 1 What Will 2017 Bring to Seniors and Persons with Disabilities? Donald Trump’s election and Republican majorities in both houses of Congress surprised much of the nation. With control of legislative and executive branches of government, the expectation is Republicans will finally be able to push through long-awaited legislation, as well [...]
Volume 7 , Issue 3 Top Reasons Everyone Needs a Comprehensive Power of Attorney The benefits of a highly detailed, comprehensive power of attorney are numerous. Unfortunately, many powers of attorney are more general in nature and can actually cause more problems than they solve, especially for our senior population. This issue of the ElderCounselor [...]
Volume 8, Issue 1 What Will 2017 Bring to Seniors and Persons with Disabilities? Donald Trump’s election and Republican majorities in both houses of Congress surprised much of the nation. With control of legislative and executive branches of government, the expectation is Republicans will finally be able to push through long-awaited legislation, as well [...]
Volume 8, Issue 2 March 2017 The Costs of Dementia: For the Patient and the Family A recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association states that one in nine Americans age 65 or older currently have Alzheimer’s. With the baby boomer generation aging and people living longer, that number may nearly triple by 2050. [...]
Volume 3, Issue 4 July 2012 The Value of Using Irrevocable Trusts in Medicaid Planning People often wonder about the value of using irrevocable trusts in Medicaid planning. Certainly gifting of assets can be done outright, not involving an irrevocable trust. Outright gifts have the advantages of being simple to do with minimal costs [...]
