How Elder Law Attorneys Can Help Seniors and Their Loved Ones
Many aging Americans depend on family members or friends to help manage their financial, health, and other affairs during retirement and beyond. They often believe
Many aging Americans depend on family members or friends to help manage their financial, health, and other affairs during retirement and beyond. They often believe
Many people are frightened of long-term care costs—for good reason.
When a spouse enters a nursing home, the cost of care can be financially devasting. Many families are simply unable to afford long-term care, without applying for Medicaid. To qualify for Medicaid, there are limits on the resources that an applicant may have. Resources include both income and assets.
Financial planning is daunting enough, but it becomes more complicated and critical when you have a child or family member with special needs.
The nation’s health expenditure growth is anticipated to average 5.5 percent annually from 2017 through 2026, compared with 4.6 percent through 2028 for Medicare’s per-capita spending.
Let’s take one couple, Tom and Louise, who have been married to each other for over 50 years and live in the same home they bought when they first got married.
A will may not be sufficient to handle all situations, so other documents are added to your estate plan. Everyone needs a power of attorney.
So, you’re becoming concerned about your parents handling the challenge of driving and handling their finances. It is a tough issue for anyone. However, some