The Elder Law Practice of Scott E. Collins, PLLC, serves residents throughout Central & Southeastern KY
We all stand on the shoulders of others. Recently I was asked, “Why do you do what you do?” The question wasn’t really about being an attorney, but instead, “What drives you to create a business that focuses on employee development, job satisfaction, contribution to the community and mentoring?” For one reason, I believe that…
Mt. Pleasant, A.R. Burnam House and Lynwood Estate On Tour PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED for the Historic Tour of Homes on Dec. 12, 2021. We appreciate the very high level of interest in the historic tour and we are so excited to share the history with our community!! Given the overwhelming interest we are…
Ignore the stressful news about ordering your holiday gifts early due to shipping issues and try on the ultimate experience gift for size. How about peace of mind for you and your entire family? Here’s 4 easy ways to end the year right and knock yourself to the top of that nice list. At Elder…
Focus on Awareness of Legal Options for People with Disabilities October 21, 2021, Richmond – Elder Law Guidance, The Elder Law Practice of Scott E. Collins, PLLC, is celebrating National Special Needs Law Month in October, as established by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). The Richmond-based firm is raising awareness about the…
The headlines are rife with Britney Spears’ name yet again, and it seems this young woman’s battle with her conservatorship may see its end. As an elder law attorney who deals with guardianship and conservatorship cases, I’ll let you in on a little secret: you don’t need a multimillion-dollar fortune to end up with Ms.…
The Risks of Hastily Transferring Assets for Medicaid Eligibility My friend’s mother just had a stroke. Another (well-meaning) friend told her if she wanted to make sure she could get her mom into a nursing home soon and get it covered by Medicaid, she should have her mom sign her condo and car over…
Okay, so maybe we don’t know everything we’re supposed to know as grown-ups. We know why the sky is blue (wavelengths and all) and we can rattle off those math facts like nobody’s business even if we can’t explain our kid’s (or grandkid’s) math to them. But some things, like how to pay for long…
Does Everyone Get a VA Pension? One of this country’s best kept secrets is that most veterans who served during a wartime period and their surviving spouses qualify for the Veterans Affairs (VA) Wartime Pension and don’t receive it. Why? “Two of the biggest issues that happen with veterans who come to my firm is…
Do I or don’t I need a lawyer for this? If you’ve found yourself pondering this, I encourage you to consider reaching out to an elder law attorney if: You’re over 65 and visit the hospital. Yes, once you’re in the hospital, all you’re thinking about is going home. But if you entertain the idea…