All US citizens have the fundamental right to vote, but if you become a ward through a guardianship process, you may lose that right. You could also lose control of your finances to someone you don’t fully trust. By nominating… Read more »
Category: Elder Law
Adults With Disabilities: Understanding Conservatorship and Guardianship
A guardianship or conservatorship is a legal arrangement for individuals with developmental disabilities who are unable to make important decisions or care for themselves as adults. Establishing a legal guardian is the job of the court, which appoints a person… Read more »
The Process of Obtaining Guardianship Over an Elderly Parent
Guardianship usually conjures up images of minor children in the hands of a responsible adult. However, you can employ the process to obtain legal rights over elderly or aging adults, usually, parents, who are losing their physical and mental health… Read more »
Should Children Be Responsible for Elder Care?
In the past few years, the cost of long-term nursing care has become increasingly astronomical. Based on your location, costs can reach $7,000.00 or more per month. Hundreds of thousands of people presently need that kind of care and the… Read more »
Getting the Most Out of Medicaid
Federal and state Medicaid programs provide comprehensive health coverage and financial protection to millions of Americans. The program helps low-income families, individuals, and people with disabilities receive adequate health care and provides nursing home or community long-term care services. As… Read more »
A Guide to Medicare’s Long-Term Care Coverage
At 65, most people begin receiving Medicare benefits as a result of paying into Social Security throughout their careers. Individuals under age 65 who qualify to receive Social Security Disability benefits are also covered under Medicare, as well as anyone… Read more »
Health Challenges Associated With Dementia Are Significant
The prevalence of dementia continues to rise worldwide, with someone being diagnosed with the disease every three seconds. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including… Read more »
You Should Keep These Six Things in Mind Before You Retire
Considering your financial well-being before retiring or leaving your full-time employment is imperative before making such a decision. The transition to your next phase of life, whether full or semi-retirement, adventure-seeking, or family driven, requires thoughtful planning to avoid needless… Read more »
These Ten Tips Can Help Seniors Prevent Falls
A CDC report details that one out of every five falls among seniors results in a serious injury like a broken bone or head trauma. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to do everyday… Read more »
Plan Ahead When It Comes to Inheritances and Medicaid
Medicaid and inheritances are tricky areas to navigate, and mistakes can cost you a lot of money. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully… Read more »