Seventy percent of Americans over age 65 will need some form of long-term care. A properly-structured Family Caregiver Agreement provides an alternative to placement in a facility and to the impoverishment that comes with it. Benefits of an AgreementWhy enter … Continue reading Family Caregiver Agreements—An Alternative to Nursing Homes
If your loved one is entering a nursing home, you may worry about whether you could be required to pay for his or her care. Find out about Pennsylvania’s “filial support” laws. Continue reading Can a Nursing Home Require Friends or Family Members To Pay for a Resident’s Care?
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, while estate
planning concentrates on what happens to your assets after you die. Continue reading What Is the Difference Between Elder Law and Estate Planning?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act took effect in 2018, impacting personal income taxes, small businesses, estate tax rules, capital gains rules, special needs accounts, & more. The TCJA will terminate Jan. 1, 2026. Continue reading Saving on Taxes: Sunsetting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Medicaid is the only public benefit program that pays for long-term nursing home care—Medicare and private health insurance don’t. But for Medicaid to pay, you’ve got to be broke. Continue reading How Does Medicaid Treat Spouses of Nursing Home Residents?