Caregiving: The Medical Expense Deduction

Caregiving: The Medical Expense Deduction
Caregiving: The Medical Expense Deduction
Nearly one out of every four U.S. households provides care to a relative or friend aged 50 or older and (more…)
Asset Protection Planning for the Home – part 2
Asset Protection Planning for the Home – part 2
Transfer of Home to an Irrevocable Trust Placing your Home into the trust will be subject to the same sixty (more…)
Asset Protection Planning for the Home – part 1
Asset Protection Planning for the Home – part 1
Medicaid Eligibility If you require long term custodial care in a nursing facility, your Home would be considered an available (more…)
Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is any form of mistreatment that results in harm or loss to an older person. Elder abuse can (more…)
Improper Treatment in a Nursing or Assisted Living Facility
Improper Treatment in a Nursing or Assisted Living Facility
If you suspect a loved one is receiving improper treatment or care in a nursing facility or assisted living facility, (more…)
Should You Sign a Nursing Home Admission Agreement?
Should You Sign a Nursing Home Admission Agreement?
Read the agreement carefully because it could contain illegal or misleading provisions. If possible, try not to sign the agreement (more…)
When a Loved One Needs a Nursing Facility – part 3
When a Loved One Needs a Nursing Facility – part 3
Advocate’s Check-Off Sheet Resident’s Name: ________________ Advocate’s Name: _______________ Week of: _____________ Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun. Each (more…)
When a Loved One Needs a Nursing Facility – part 2
When a Loved One Needs a Nursing Facility – part 2
When Visiting a Nursing Facility Since some nursing facilities may have wait lists or unavailable beds, it is recommended that (more…)
When a Loved One Needs a Nursing Facility – part 1
When a Loved One Needs a Nursing Facility – part 1
If at all possible, plan ahead for any future long-term care needs. By doing so you will maintain greater control (more…)
Resources: Diabetes & Medicare
Resources: Diabetes & Medicare
For the readers’ convenience, the Elder Law & Estate Planning Office has compiled this list of resources. Diabetes Resources AMERICAN (more…)