Elder Law Legal Guides (30 found)

Written by William Martin Burbank
Veteran’s Affairs may be able to help you pay for in–home care, assisted living or nursing home facilities through a benefit called Aid and Attendance.
Posted 3 months ago in Elder Law. Jurisdiction: California

Written by James P. Frederick
People are living longer. The fastest growing segment of the U.S. population is people over 80. Because of this fact, more people require more medical care. Medicare and Medicaid cannot keep up with the increased demand and are cutting benefits. Long term care insurance is one alternative.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 month ago in Elder Law. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Kevin Frederic Bress
Even if a person has already entered a nursing home, steps may be taken to avoid losing all assets to the nursing home. If you are married, it is possible to keep all assets. If you are single, many times the result is that half the assets can be protected. This is true despite any look back.
Posted 2 months ago in Elder Law. Jurisdiction: Maryland

Written by Christopher Robert Sharry
As everyone's financial and medical backgrounds are different, so is the "right" time to begin planning. The more time you have to plan before long term care is needed, the more options you may have and less stress you and your family will endure.
Posted 11 days ago in Elder Law. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Beverly C. Eckard
When Medicare stops paying, and private pay is not an acceptable option, accessing government benefits to pay for skilled nursing care provide options to many families.
Posted about 1 month ago in Elder Law. Jurisdiction: North Carolina

Written by Beverly C. Eckard
Veteran's Benefits provide additional income to those that qualify for payment for long-term care expenses at home or in a facility.
Posted about 1 month ago in Elder Law. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Beverly C. Eckard
Avoid "the State taking your house" in North Carolina by proactively protecting the property from Medicaid estate recovery.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 month ago in Elder Law. Jurisdiction: North Carolina

Written by Karen Gale Jackson
A simple caregiver agreement can be prepared, to be signed by the caregiver(s) and the parent, or the parent's agent if the parent is incompetent. If done correctly, payments made to the caregiver will not be considered an improper transfer of assets by the Medicaid office in your state.
Posted 29 days ago in Elder Law. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Matthew M Luedke
This legal guide is intended to provide a brief overview of the eligibility requirements for the VA Non-Service Connected Disability Benefits programs (Low Income Pension, Housebound, and Aid and Attendance).
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 25 days ago in Elder Law. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
If you are arrested for a felony, it is best to get an experienced criminal attorney as soon as possible to plan your defense.
8 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Criminal Defense.