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…
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 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 to…
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…
Scott Collins, founder and owner of Elder Law Guidance in Richmond, has been selected to the 2021 Kentucky Rising Stars list. Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor annually. “I am honored to be chosen for the Super Lawyers list,”…
It’s hard enough to keep up with all the changes that come with this pandemic, isn’t it? Some changes just can’t be ignored, like the ones that affect your long-term care costs. And 70% of us will need it at some point! Elder Law Guidance is sharing three changes to long-term care to help you…
Who Is Entitled to Military Benefits? If you are a Kentucky resident who served in the U.S. military, you may be eligible for certain benefits based on your military service. For instance, if you become injured or ill, you may be eligible for the Department of Veterans Affairs VA benefits. However, many former service members…