Long-Term Care

Co-authored by Joanna C. Feldman This is a question we’re continually asked, so we’re glad we have another opportunity to clear things...

We have all heard the saying “life is full of regrets”.  I have compiled a list of the most common regrets that I often hear from...

Co-authored by Joanna C. Feldman We’re so glad you asked this question, which shows pervasive misinformation that causes unnecessary...

For many families, a good portion of their wealth exists through the equity in their home.  The home may also be the most sentimental...

The legal wing of the AARP is suing a California nursing home that refused to readmit a resident whom the nursing home had sent to the...

A 529 plan is a very common planning technique used by grandparents to fund a grandchild’s college education.  Simply stated,...

Contrary to popular belief, it is never too late.  An elder law attorney can work to implement many different techniques even at the...

In a perfect world, everyone would craft an estate and elder care plan well in advance of having to implement it˗ but the world isn’t...

The tax plan put forward by the Republican-led House of Representatives would eliminate many current deductions, and getting rid of one...

The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455 a year, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according...

Often confused, the look-back period and the penalty period are two distinct concepts in Medicaid planning.  It is important to...

Many seniors and their families don't use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they're afraid of the cost. But...

Unfortunately, we cannot control if and when we may fall ill but we can be proactive to protect our financial assets by planning early....

It is worth noting at the outset that there are many types of irrevocable trusts.  I think it is safe to assume that when you reference...

For 2017, the federal lifetime estate and gift tax exemption have increased to $5,490,000.  This means that you can gift this amount over...

With Congress about to break for a two week Spring recess, the repeal of Obamacare appears to have stalled and remains uncertain....

This is a real fact pattern. I recently met with a family whose 86 year old Mother was admitted to a nursing home for dementia.  They...

At some point, most people experience that enlightening moment when they realize there is a risk of losing their assets if they fall ill...

The look-back period is very different from the penalty period and as always the rules are different depending on whether you are seeking...

Second to the house, an individual retirement account (“IRA”) is usually the largest asset when looking into someone’s financial...