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You have the right to decide what kind of medical treatment you want to receive from doctors and health-care providers. If you can speak up at the time, you can express your wishes yourself. But if you become incapable because you’re ill or injured, you need to plan in advance. Designate a person whom you […]

In order to receive federal assistance through the Medicaid program for nursing home care, assisted living, in-home care, or adult foster care, individuals must meet income and asset requirements. As a result of these rules, many candidates give away their money and resources to qualify. However, there is a “look-back period” before the individual’s application acceptance,

Physician asset protection plans require thoughtful consideration. Unfortunately, there are some foreseeable errors that can put doctors at risk of medical malpractice lawsuits and other liabilities if not adequately planned for. Knowing these missteps gives healthcare professionals the opportunity to create secure strategies safeguarding their income and assets from potential legal threats in an effective

To ensure that our hard-earned money is passed on to the ones we care about, and not lost in excessive probate fees or tied up for months of waiting time – there are steps you can take. We have gathered some straightforward tips which will enable your estate to get into the hands of those

Because seniors are older and represent a different generation with lesser exposure to technology, for many reasons they are more vulnerable to identity theft. Identity theft is a crime that is on the rise. It involves a criminal stealing personal identifying information to create a new identity or to steal money from the victim. Senior

Imagine you are no longer able to care for your sick spouse at home. At this emotionally difficult time, the last thing you need is the stress of not knowing where to find the money to pay for the steep costs of institutional care. Advance planning is a must. As soon as you can –

Costly mistakes are often made when it comes to inheritances and Medicaid. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to minimize expensive penalties. What “careful” means, though, can be misunderstood without the necessary expertise. The Right Steps for Handling

Most people prefer to age at home, but we must be aware of the signals when a loved one is having trouble living there safely. Troublesome signs like a dirty home in poor repair, unpaid bills, piles of mail, and food out of date or spoiled in the kitchen, poor personal hygiene, and trouble managing

There are unique challenges and opportunities for families with special needs children. Providing appropriate medical, educational, recreational, and employment opportunities for your special needs child can result in a lifetime of pursuing public and private programs and services. Too often, the parents or persons responsible for financial and medical management of the special needs child receive