Medicaid and Gift-Giving Can Be Costly
When there is a chance that you or a loved one may need Medicaid assistance soon, it is not the time to be giving gifts. This can be unfortunate since many get joy out of generosity. But gifts in that…
Legal Representatives Are More Important Than Ever
Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve learned just how uncertain life can be. Too many elder Americans faced a life-threatening COVID-19 illness without legal documents naming trusted love ones to make decisions for their well-being while they were…
6 Steps To Moving Your Parents Into an Assisted Living Facility in Kansas
Your aging parents can access essential care and peace of mind at an assisted living community. Identifying the right fit, though, is vital. Determining the suitable facility for your loved ones requires matching your parents' needs, budget, and lifestyle with…
What is Happening with the Tax Laws?
As this article is being written, we don’t know for sure what the final result of the “Build Back Better” bill that Congress is working on will be. We do have some indication. As of mid-November, we know where things…
How to Leverage VA Benefits for Long-Term Care
As with most governmental things, it can be complicated when military veterans seek to use their Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to help cover the cost of long-term care. A much-underused pension benefit known as Aid and Attendance can provide…
The Elephant in the Room: Revocable Trusts
Here’s an interesting question posed by a client: When my brother died, he left money in a revocable trust for my children. They could only get that money, though, if they spent it on a trip to Tanzania to visit…
Be Proactive To Avoid Probate Litigation
While a variety of family circumstances can increase the risk of probate litigation, there are two fundamental reasons: families disagree with how to handle a mentally incapacitated family member or, after death, disagreements regarding the dissolution of the estate. High-risk…
Medicaid vs. Home Ownership: The Cost of Long-Term Care
Affordable long-term support services are an increasing necessity in America. Expenses are exorbitantly high whether you struggle to pay premiums for a long-term care insurance policy or monthly bills from a nursing home. The US Department of Health & Human…
Health Challenges That Veterans Face
With veterans making up 20 million members of the United States population, many veterans face additional health challenges. Due to their military training, Veterans have a well-defined culture that is strong on values, codes of conduct, respect of superiors, and…
What It Means To Be a Trustee
Your good friend Rose has created a trust and chosen you to be her trustee. You want to help, but you’re concerned about the responsibility. You would be managing Rose’s property for her and for others whom she names as…