Nursing Home Planning
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 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 MoreRelief for Family Caregivers
Many family member caregivers struggle to balance work, their own household obligations, and the care their senior family member needs. They often forget about taking the time to care for themselves! Being a caregiver can be very rewarding but also very stressful and difficult. They don’t have to do it alone! Have your heard about…
Read More“If only I had done this…”
I love working in an Elder Law practice! We get to meet some extraordinary people and help them every day. When people ask me where I work and what I do, the most common response is, “What is Elder Law?” I am passionate about what we do and the services we provide. I usually…
Read MoreDo I Need an Attorney to do My Estate Planning?
Remember when you were a kid and you let your best friend, sibling or cousin talk you into letting them cut your hair? Or maybe you tried cutting it yourself. Sure, your hair got cut, but you may not have gotten the results you wanted. Fortunately hair grows back and the results of a bad…
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