May 1, 2020 | Alzheimer's Disease, Estate Planning, Medicaid, veterans benefits
Our best advice for everyone always is to plan ahead before tragedy strikes. Estate planning documents with powers of attorney and health care directives are things many people do not like to address. However they are vital in case of emergency like sudden...May 1, 2020 | Alzheimer's Disease, Medicaid, Nursing Home Costs, veterans benefits
For families dealing with Alzheimer’s and other long-term illnesses, they face so many costs, is hiring a lawyer worth the expense? If you have the option to hire an experienced and qualified elder law attorney, it is absolutely worth the expense and much more. ...
May 1, 2020 | Debt Ceiling, Estate Planning, Health Care, legacy, Medicaid, Medicare, Retirement, social security, tax liability, veterans benefits
Since the signing of the Budget Control Act of 2011, the Act which includes the increase in the national debt ceiling, senior advocates have been working to determine its effect on programs including Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid. Brief Background Congress...May 1, 2020 | Alzheimer's Disease, asset protection, Medicaid, Medicare, veterans benefits
With the number of families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease growing daily, it is becoming vital information for almost everyone to learn how to manage this dread disease and its far-reaching ramifications. What Are The Predictions? Latest studies indicate that the...
May 1, 2020 | assisted living, Elder Law, Health Care, life insurance, life-care plan, massachusetts estate planning strategies, Metro West Estate Plan, Nursing Home Costs, Nursing Homes, social security, veterans benefits
The Question My father fought in WWII and died in January 1993. My mom presently lives in an Assisted Living Community. My mom is 92 years old and cannot live on her own anymore. Would she qualify for a VA benefit of any kind? How would I go about obtaining this...
May 1, 2020 | Alzheimer's Disease, assisted living, elder care, elder care journey, MassHealth, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing Home Costs, veterans benefits
Ben had been in an assisted living facility for several years and doing well there. His family felt fortunate. Although Ben didn’t have much in the way of assets he did have income from Social Security and a pension, totaling $5,000. He also had a long-term care...
