Understanding a Will The term “Will” is something that many people are familiar with, but seldom truly understand. Ask the average person, and you will likely be told that the purpose of a last will and testament is to disburse property to heirs upon the death of the author. While true, there are many other aspects to a last… Continue reading Last Will and Testament
Financial planning for nursing homes BY: STUART R. MORRIS, ESQ., CPA, CELA, ELDER LAW ASSOCIATES, P.A. Do you plan to be in a nursing home? Are you aware of the cost of a nursing home? And how much money do you have saved for a nursing home, should you need to go there? All questions that we should all answer. Older… Continue reading Medicaid and Nursing Home Planning
Dealing with nursing home disputes Nursing home challenges – Anytime that you place a loved one in the care of others, there is always room for disagreement. Some disagreements are not much more than a difference in opinion or a misunderstanding, others are relatively severe and cause for demanding immediate action and turning to authorities for resolution. No… Continue reading Nursing Home/Assisted Living Disputes
Nursing home residents have rights too While residents in nursing homes have no lesser rights than anyone else, the combination of an institutional setting and the disability that put the person in the facility in the first place often results in a loss of dignity and the absence of proper care. As a result, in 1987 Congress… Continue reading Nursing Home Resident Rights
An introduction to durable power of attorneys A durable power of attorney (or POA) is arguably the most powerful instrument that you can create and is especially important in estate planning. A POA is a relatively insignificant and informal document that allows another individual to legally act on your behalf. A POA can be as powerful or long-lasting… Continue reading Durable Power of Attorney
Finding The Right Attorney Picking the right attorney is critical Making sure that you have the right professional for the job at hand is the first and one of the most important tasks that you have in getting any job done right. When it comes to the legal profession, there’s no difference. Finding the right attorney… Continue reading Elder Law & Legal Basics
