Elder Law/Medicaid

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Apr 24
3 min

What can an Elder Law or Elder Care lawyer help me with?

Clients and even colleagues who practice in other areas ask me what an elder law attorney does. We help family caregivers explore...

What Does Incapacitated Mean in Elder Law & Estate Planning?

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Nov 6, 2023
2 min

What Does Incapacitated Mean in Elder Law & Estate Planning?

Someone who is incapacitated cannot make personal decisions or understand legal documents. An incapacitated person requires a surrogate...

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Nov 6, 2023
2 min

Medicaid Planning

A recent article shows how baby boomers are a huge generation. By 2030, the US will, for the first time, have more residents over 65 than...

Transferring your home to someone to protect it from Medicaid.

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Jun 12, 2023
1 min

Transferring your home to someone to protect it from Medicaid.

Transferring your home to someone will make you ineligible for Medicaid benefits for up to five years following the transfer. However,...

Medicaid Benefits – Things To Do & Not Do When Applying For Benefits

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May 2, 2023
2 min

Medicaid Benefits – Things To Do & Not Do When Applying For Benefits

We often receive calls from potential calls in a panic because they need to undo something they did that they thought would help them or...

Florida Bill Would Protect Senior Citizens From Fraud & Abuse

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May 2, 2023
2 min

Florida Bill Would Protect Senior Citizens From Fraud & Abuse

The Florida Senate passed new legislation that could increase protections for vulnerable elderly people from exploitation and abuse....

You can qualify for Medicaid and have more than $2,000.

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Apr 5, 2023
1 min

You can qualify for Medicaid and have more than $2,000.

A Medicaid-compliant annuity is typically sought in a last-minute or “crisis” Medicaid planning situation, such as when a person is about...

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Mar 14, 2023
1 min

What is a Living Will?

Many people confuse a living will for a last will and testament. However, a living will is a legal document that allows you to specify...

Does Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicaid help pay for assisted living?

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Feb 13, 2023
2 min

Does Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicaid help pay for assisted living?

Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living? No, it does not. While traditional Medicare supports older adults’ medical needs, it does not apply...

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