Concerns for Planning for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, many challenges come along with the diagnosis. This month we will help you determine the answers to questions such...
What Does It Mean to Have Parkinson’s Disease? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Parkinson’s disease is a disease that causes a loss of brain cells that produce the chemical known as dopamine. The lack of dopamine prevents the brain from transmitting the signals...
What Does It Mean to Have Alzheimer’s Disease?
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s may come as a surprise, or may be confirmation of what you have been suspecting for some time. Regardless of how the news comes, it leaves...
The Challenges of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are two very serious, and sadly fairly common, diseases that slowly rob a person of physical and mental abilities. When you learn that your loved one...
Medicaid and Spend Down Strategies- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Spend down is the term used to explain the amount of assets a person must spend before they fall within the limits for qualifying for Medicaid. What can be challenging...
Medicaid and Estate Recovery- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
One of the most important reasons to do Medicaid planning is to ensure that your house remains safe. It is a common myth that Medicaid will take your home from...
Medicaid Planning- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
If you think that you will need Medicaid to cover your long-term care needs in the future, it is imperative to speak with elder law attorney to discuss your estate...
Applying for Medicaid- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The easiest way to apply for Medicaid for long-term care or nursing home coverage is with the help of an elder law attorney. When you apply, there are some things...
Medicaid Applications- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The look back period is the amount of time that Medicaid can look back at your financial documents to determine your eligibility for coverage. Certain activities, like gifting large assets,...
Medicaid Applications- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Once your doctor documents that you need assistance with activities of daily life, and you have listed out your exempt and non-exempt assets, it is time to fill out the...
Income and Qualifying for Medicaid- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The income limitations for each state may seem fairly black or white, and for a single person they usually are easy to understand. What confuses most people is what happens...
Assets and Qualifying for Medicaid- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Once your doctor has determined you qualify for Medicaid on a needs basis, you will have to meet the limitations for assets. Assets are divided into two categories, exempt and...