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Category Archives for Medicaid and Asset Protection
Slow Medicaid Processing Leaves Patients in Limbo
Many applications take months to be ruled on while families rack up big bills.by Claude Solnik Morris Wiener, a 94-year-old Medford resident who developed diabetes and a host of other diseases, […]
Continue readingThe CRACKDOWN on Medicaid Planning
by Mary Beth Franklin For some individuals, long-term care insurance may not be an option. And some people give away their money and property in order to qualify for Medicaid help […]
Continue readingRetirement Assets and Medicaid Eligibility
In order to become eligible for Medicaid benefits for home health care or nursing home care, an individual must have less than the resource allowance amount as set by the […]
Continue readingCona Elder Law Secures Over $500,000 in Medicaid Reimbursement for One Resident
A.D., a 20-year-old long-term resident of a skilled nursing facility, had permanent physical and mental disabilities suffered at birth. A.D. lived in the community and received Medicaid community benefits through […]
Continue readingProtecting Assets in a Crisis: All is not Lost
A loved one needs immediate nursing home care and has not planned ahead. Will the family have to spend-down all assets? Luckily, no. It is still possible to protect one-half of […]
Continue readingWho Will Mind Mom? Check Her Contract
Seniors Turn to Written Agreements to Compensate Relatives as Caregivers; Reducing Estate SizeBy Jennifer B. Cona, Esq.TRISH RICHERT recently signed a blinding employment contract. In exchange for taking care of a […]
Continue readingWhen Planning For Medicaid Leads to Estate Litigation
Family agreements offer way to avoid disputes within families after death of parentsBy Jennifer B. Cona, Esq. MORE SENIORS and their families are becoming aware of elder law and specific planning […]
Continue readingPlanning Ahead to Avoid a Family Fight
Call it the ultimate, unintended consequence: a plan intended to preserve your children’s inheritance that triggers a family feud instead. “We’re seeing more litigation among family members as a result […]
Continue readingThe Perils of Funeral Prepayment Plans
Tips on shopping for funeral goods and services. Shopping around for the most suitable and affordable funeral goods and services is a wise consumer idea. However, be extremely cautious about paying […]
Continue readingWhat Is a Trust And How Does a Trust Protect Assets?
As you plan for your or your loved one’s needs, what steps should you be taking to protect assets? Should you set up a trust and if so, how do […]
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