It is easy to be confused about when it is appropriate to contact an elder law attorney. Often people only contact legal assistance when something has gone wrong or they need advice about a specific issue. There are quite a few times when it may be appropriate for you to contact an elder law attorney, [...]
Like most insurance programs, Medicare can be very difficult to understand. When you have specific questions, it is always a good idea to consider consulting an expert like an elder law firm. Here is a simple primer on the basic parts of Medicare and how they can affect you. The Four Parts of Medicare Medicare [...]
There is no denying that nursing homes are expensive. Is there any way to make sure that an individual gets the nursing care that they need without draining away all the assets of a healthy spouse? Of course there is; it just requires a little planning and investigation. Spousal Resource Allowance While laws on Medicare [...]
There are so many choices available when looking for nursing home care. This can make it hard to figure out what is what. Fortunately, there are a multitude of resources for people who need assistance. Administration for Community Living (ACL) This is part of the federal government that provides Medicare patients with information and help [...]
A gentleman whom I respect recently shared an interesting story about how he "survived" a very dangerous ordeal. One day, while sitting at work, he started experiencing a tightness in his chest. Instead of calling 911, he recruited a 19-year-old intern at his business to drive him in rush-hour traffic to the hospital. The pain [...]