General Elder Law

Since 1963, the United States has recognized May as Elder Law Month. Now, before you pull out your party hats and streamers, let’s talk about what elder law is. A common misconception is that [...]

In helping clients prepare for their future, estate planning and elder law attorneys use many acronyms. Understanding some of the common medical and legal terms in this field can give you added [...]

Elder law and estate planning serve two different — but equally vital — functions. The main difference is that elder law is focused on preserving your assets during your lifetime, [...]

For many Medicaid applicants, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are one of their biggest assets. If you do not plan properly, IRAs can count as an available asset and affect Medicaid [...]

Imagine your 10-year-old child has a lingering pain in her big toe.  You would get in to see your regular doctor as soon as possible.  If needed, the doctor may recommend that you see a [...]

Senior citizens are often concerned about what’s covered by their insurance and what they may be responsible for out of pocket. Medicare Part B is a plan that many seniors have, but it does not [...]

Caregivers for elderly loved ones can easily become burned out and exhausted. Oftentimes, they’re responsible for their loved one and their own children, as well as maintaining a household and a [...]

On the heels of a very rough month for our country, scammers are now coming out of the woodwork in an attempt to defraud individuals and vulnerable senior citizens who are isolated and perhaps [...]

More than 10 percent of people who are acting as caregiver for an older family member are doing so from a distance. Living an hour or more away from an aging parent or other relative can present [...]

When an elderly parent reaches the point where they need assistance with their daily living tasks, caregiver duties often fall on the shoulders of the adult children. In some families, the [...]