Generally, in determining the Medicaid eligibility of a person receiving nursing facility services, any gifting of assets made by the...

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

Your spouse might be able to access your bank accounts but he will be very limited in doing much else. A properly drafted power of...

Actually, yes!  When someone dies, the first step is to determine if the decedent owned any assets individually, meaning there were...

The main purpose of a will is to direct where your assets will go after you die, but it can also be used to instruct your heirs how to...

No.  When someone appoints you as his/her attorney in fact (people casually refer to their title as “power of attorney”) to handle their...

In 2018, Social Security recipients will get their largest cost of living increase in benefits since 2012, but the additional income will...

This is a very common issue with revocable trusts and it results from not respecting the formalities of the trust. In order for a...

Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse, according to an in-depth article in...

State laws vary considerably, so you should confirm this response with a local elder law attorney. But here are the general rules: the...

According to a recent report published by the Alzheimer’s Association, in 2017, approximately 5.5 million individuals have “Alzheimer’s...

What happens if you are a high-income Medicare beneficiary who is paying a surcharge on your premiums and then your income changes? If...

A durable power of attorney would still make a lot of sense. Having your name on your father’s bank account is great because it permits...

Are you happy with your current Medicare plan or plans? Now is the time to think about whether you are in the right plan or whether a new...

The recent tragedy in which 12 Florida nursing home residents died when the facility lost power during Hurricane Irma is causing...

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...

Assuming by your question that you are a beneficiary of your parent’s estate, you are entitled to certain information.  For instance,...

The answer to this question is dependent on the County you live in.  Regardless, the probate process can take quite some time and delay...

You can appoint as many people as you wish, however there are a few things to consider about the person you appoint.  First, you should...