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…
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…
Have you been denied a service or program for long-term care benefits? You may qualify, but the source who denied you is giving you incorrect information or a half truth. The most common statement I hear from a potential client is they were told by someone they trust, like a professional or experienced friend, that…
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…
I Just Lost $20K and No One Told Me? I have this kind of conversation every week with a potential client trying to qualify for Medicaid. We find they receive advice by a business office worker at a nursing home or friend with “experience.” They trust them when they advise them to “just spend down…