by Amy Delaney | Jul 19, 2019 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Power of Attorney
A living trust is a written legal document through which your assets are placed into a trust for your benefit during your lifetime and then transferred to designated beneficiaries at your death by your chosen representative, called a trustee. If you’ve ever wondered...
by Michael Delaney | Jul 17, 2019 | Aging, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
Currently, about half of the population over the age of 65 requires paid long-term care, and on average, will spend $140,000 if paying out-of-pocket. This amount is nothing to scoff at, and yet many have not planned for this financial risk. Only about 7.2 million...
by Amy Delaney | Jul 15, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Nursing Homes
If you’re reading this, there is a good chance that in the past you have been asked about your advanced healthcare directives. It may have been at your doctor’s office, prior to a major medical procedure, or even when handling your loved ones affairs. Whether or not...
by Amy Delaney | Jul 4, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Social Security
I recently met with a client to discuss long-term care for her mother, and the first thing she said to me when I proposed an assisted living was “We can’t afford it”. Many families are struggling to care for their aging loved ones because they are under the impression...
by Amy Delaney | Jun 15, 2019 | Medicaid, Nursing Homes
When faced with the high costs of care, particularly in a nursing home, married couples worry about depleting their nest egg. Picture your mother caring for your father, and being concerned that she will not have enough money to care for herself in the future. How...
by Michael Delaney | Jun 13, 2019 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Guardianship, Nursing Homes, Power of Attorney
Family conflict is unavoidable. Unfortunately, many conflicts between one or more family members can lead to a day in court. One reason for family conflict can arise when parents age and become more dependent on their children for assistance. This can cause ancient...
