Older adults lose an estimated $20 billion each year from financial abuse by family, friends, and caregivers. In many cases, the perpetrators of elder financial abuse are not strangers but [...]
In April 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new rule seeking to combat understaffing in long-term care facilities. The new mandate has its share of [...]
FInding long-term care services can pose significant challenges. One major reason for this is a lack of available labor in this field. New bipartisan legislation may have an [...]
My sister filed for guardianship over our parents. However, they live with me, and I am the one that takes care of them. How can I make sure I have a voice in any choices she makes on their [...]
My husband has no assets in his name; everything is in my name. His only income is Social Security. He has long-term care insurance that will last approximately six years. Would he be eligible [...]
I am 90 years old and in pretty good health. If I give each of my seven grandchildren a gift of $10,000, will they be held liable for that amount if I need to enter a nursing home?
My husband and I have a primary residence in a city in Arizona. My son bought a home in another town in Arizona, and we are named on his deed as co-owners. The bank required it because of his [...]
Elder law attorneys understand the challenges of planning long-term care amidst the shifting care environment. Evaluating costs and developing strategies to pay for long-term care before you [...]
Though Medicaid exists to help those who need it, navigating the specifics of what it covers and does not cover can be daunting. Here are highlights on the basics of Medicaid [...]
If you need a medical procedure, you may have to hold off on treatment until you have received approval from your health insurance plan. Starting in 2026, this may no longer be the case [...]