Having “The Talk” With Your Family
Did you know that less than half of Americans have an estate plan in place? If a loved one should become ill or pass away without an estate plan, it could lead to added emotional strain and stress during a difficult time. And it could have financial implications for the entire family. Talking about estate…
Read MoreWhen Should You Trust Facebook Legal Advice?
Unless the advice is being given by an attorney, or recommending seeking counsel from an attorney, probably never. This week I saw a Facebook post making the rounds among my friends on the importance of estate planning. It was a pretty good post that had some good advice. However, it didn’t come close to explaining…
Read MoreWhy Hire an Elder Law Attorney?
Many seniors and their families don’t use a lawyer to plan for long-term care, often because they’re afraid of the cost. An elder law attorney may actually help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for your loved one. Here are a few reasons…
Read MoreHow Much Can You Give Away and Still Qualify for Vendor Medicaid?
There are pros and cons to gifting your assets to loved ones, especially if you need long term skilled nursing care in the future. The Vendor Medicaid rules on gifting are more favorable for married couples. However, single applicants may benefit from certain gifting strategies as well. Proper nursing home planning may help save you…
Read MoreProtecting Your Home from the Nursing Home
You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. While this fear is well-founded, transferring the home to your children or other family members before consulting and elder law attorney is not always the best way to protect it. You generally do not have…
Read MoreCaregiver Contracts and Nursing Home Planning
Caring for an elderly loved one is hard work. Especially if you are working and have a family of your own to care for. It’s okay to hire someone to step in and help if you are feeling over-whelmed or have other obligations. Before you do, there are some important things you should consider. The…
Read MoreBefore You Start a “Spend Down” CALL US!!!
Have you been told you or your loved one has too much money in savings to qualify for assistance in paying for nursing home care? Have you been told you must “spend down” savings and investments? In some circumstances, this isn’t entirely true. Missouri has rules in place to help avoid impoverishment for the spouses…
Read MoreKeeping the Family in “Family Farm”
“73% of American farmers haven’t identified a successor or created a succession plan!” – Farm Life Succession planning is a lot like raising a crop. It takes time and starts with planting a seed. Congratulations! Being here means you’ve already taken the first step of planting the seed. This journey is more than just planning…
Read MoreYou Don’t Know What You Don’t Know Until You Wish You Would’ve Known!
ALL ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT EQUAL. I Google a lot of stuff about the services we provide to see what other people are saying to get ideas to share with you. So naturally, the marketing algorithms on my social media platforms show me all kinds of ads for free or steeply discounted estate…
Read MoreHappy Gorgeous Grandma Day!
Grandmas, Nanas, Mimis and Gigis, Today is your day! July 23 is national Gorgeous Grandma Day! The role of a grandmother can come in many different forms. Besides traditional grandmas, there are grandmas who take on the primary caregiver role, pet grandmas, step grandmas, honorary grandmas and more. The older women in our lives…
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