Elder Law
Medicaid’s Long-Term Care Spousal Impoverishment Rules
The prospect of long-term care often brings with it many financial concerns. As we experience our declining health or that of an aging family member, we begin to realize that long-term care needs at home or in a facility could be necessary. When looking into local senior home care services and skilled nursing facilities, […]
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Survey Highlights the High Costs of Long-Term Care
The prospect of long-term care often brings with it many financial concerns. As we experience our declining health or that of an aging family member, we begin to realize that long-term care needs at home or in a facility could be necessary. When looking into local senior home care services and skilled nursing facilities, […]
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Medicare Benefits 2024: 5 Positive Changes for Seniors
More than 65 million seniors across the country benefit from Medicare, a government health insurance program. When Does Medicare Start? At age 65, you become eligible for Medicare if you are a U.S. citizen. You do not have to wait until you retire to apply for the program. You can enroll in Medicare beginning three […]
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Download the 2024 Medicare and You Handbook
Looking for information about Medicare and what’s new in 2024? Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. Learn about the Medicare parts of coverage, options, costs, and how and when to enroll. You are eligible to sign up for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. The U.S. Department of Health and Human […]
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Guidance for Making Medical Decisions
Medical decisions are highly personal choices, and they are relatively easy to make when your mental faculties are still with you. But with the possibility of illnesses that can rob you of your decision-making skills, how do you know that your personal wishes are being considered while family members are making decisions about your […]
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The Top Legal Concerns for the Elderly
You may have to make difficult decisions while you still have the mental and physical capacity to deal with financial, legal and health care issues. Personal and health affairs management, estate planning and administration, and long-term care and how to pay for assisted living or nursing home care are needs that must be addressed by […]
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Protecting Vulnerable Elders
Elder law attorneys may specialize in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors. They also help older adults remain in their homes as they age and protect them from abuse. These practitioners are essential because they work to protect a vulnerable population. To plan for their future and their care, seniors and their […]
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Notarizing Documents When There is a Dementia Diagnosis
An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can be a challenging journey for the person and family alike. When the diagnosis occurs, a ticking clock begins on the timeline for getting proper and sound notarizations done for crucial legal documents. What Does It Mean to Get a Document Notarized? According to the National Notary Association, having a document […]
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Talk to Loved Ones About Your Estate Plans
Many people are uncomfortable discussing with their loved ones how they plan to distribute their estates. Perhaps you do not want your children to realize how much they may receive after your death, or perhaps you think your choice of heirs could change in the future. If you do not discuss your estate plans, disagreements and […]
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Understanding the Difference Between a Will and a Living Will in Connecticut
In Connecticut, there are distinct legal documents that serve different purposes when it comes to estate planning and healthcare decisions. These documents often include a will, and a living will. While both play significant roles in outlining an individual’s wishes, they serve different functions and address different aspects of a person’s life. Let’s delve into […]
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