A special needs trust is a legal arrangement that allows a person with a disability to receive assets, including money from a parent's estate, without losing eligibility for Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, or other government benefits that depend on income…

It is 2:00 a.m. in an emergency room and a doctor is asking a question no family expects to answer on the spot. If you cannot speak for yourself, who is allowed to make medical decisions for you. Who can…

Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs, so ensuring their long-term welfare can be tricky. Proper planning by parents is necessary to benefit the child…

Hospital patients who need additional care after being discharged from the hospital are usually sent to either an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) or a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Although these facilities may look similar from the outside, Medicare offers very…

When you’re planning for your own future and providing for your loved ones, it is always beneficial to have the knowledgeable guidance of an experienced estate lawyer. Though forms and software abound to help you create documents, there’s no substitute…

Leaving money and property to a family member or other loved one is an act of kindness and concern, intended to make the beneficiary’s life easier or more enjoyable. Unfortunately, for some of the people who are most in need,…

When a loved one suffers from a mental illness, one small comfort can be knowing that your trust can take care of them through thick and thin. There are some ways this can happen, ranging from the funding of various…

Why an estate plan is more than just a will. A will is a good start, but there’s much more to estate planning that drafting and signing a will. A will won’t necessarily preserve your assets for your loved ones…

Medicaid is a government program that is funded by both the state and federal government that provides health care services to low-income individuals. This article is an overview of the benefits and eligibility requirements of three Medicaid support programs offered…

For most elderly Americans, home health care is not a viable financial option. These services are not affordable for the average American, especially as the average human lifespan lengthens. For financial reasons, many senior citizens must turn to nursing homes…