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While most people are familiar with common asset protection practices like insurance, there are many ways to make sure that you maintain control of what you have worked so hard for. Whether you are planning ahead for long-term care or you want to make sure you are safe from certain kinds of lawsuits, a proper … Continued

Attempting to plan for long-term care can be difficult. There are many people out there offering advice about the best methods to protect the assets you have or to put them into the hands of the people you most care about, but unless they are a dedicated attorney with experience dealing with the complicated system … Continued

In our last post, we discussed one of the ways which people think they can help themselves qualify for Medicaid — giving away their money to friends and family. While it is true that the IRS allows you to give away money with no negative tax repercussions (up to $14,000 per year, to as many … Continued

The cost of assisted living and nursing home care continues to skyrocket as a large segment of the population grows older. There is no reason to suspect that this trend will reverse any time soon, and we can all benefit from making sure that we are doing everything we can to plan for our care … Continued

The world of asset protection and estate planning can seem like a daunting one. There are so many ways to handle your assets that finding the strategy that works best for you can almost feel impossible. It is for these reasons that we recommend hiring an attorney who specializes in this field. As with anything … Continued

As your parents get older, it can be difficult to have conversations with them that revolve around their finances, and especially estate planning. Discussing finances can create tension but in order for your parents to protect themselves, it is a good idea for them to speak with an experienced attorney who can help them navigate … Continued

Even if you qualify for Medicare, you might still be required to pay some money to the program. The government uses your current and past income to determine what premiums you might owe on Medicare Part B and prescription drug plans, and the amount owed increases with higher incomes. In order to determine who owes … Continued

This year has been particularly devastating to certain parts of our country. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have done massive amounts of property damage and caused a tragic number of deaths, especially among older citizens. Following the death of eight residents of an assisted living facility in Hollywood, Florida following a sustained loss of power, Governor … Continued

If you’ve been looking into the costs of nursing homes for a parent or loved one, you understand just how difficult it can be to strike the right balance between affordability and quality. In addition to the stress of worrying about finding a facility that offers the best possible care, you also have to worry … Continued

As if this time of year wasn’t busy enough, October 15th through December 7th is also Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period. During this time, you can make changes to your current plan, add coverage, or enroll in other plans. Below, you will find some of the options you have available to you during this time period, … Continued