Elder Law & Asset Protection

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Why Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney?

While most lawyers in specialized fields focus on a distinct area of the law, an elder law attorney is focused on serving the distinct needs of a specific client. Elder law attorneys provide counsel for the unique requirements of older…

Trusts: A Well-Oiled Machine- But If Not…

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Trusts aren’t just for the mega-wealthy. They could serve you well, too. You want to keep your affairs private and stay out of probate court? Maybe you have stepchildren? You want to leave money to your favorite charities? Or you…

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Seniors Continue Embracing Technology

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Technology is providing seniors with a multitude of applications to improve their health, lifestyle, safety, and entertainment. While the younger generations may think these older Americans are the equivalent of technology dinosaurs, the truth is mid-life, and older Americans are…

Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Seniors

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

We are living in confusing and scary times. The senior population has been identified as the most at-risk demographic for COVID-19. Information coming out about COVID-19 is very fluid, which can also contribute to overall stress. Thankfully there are ways…

Millennials and Financial Planning

Elder Law

Millennials and Financial Planning Millennials include fiscally conservative, savings oriented, and future planners seeking financial freedom as core attributes. A large part of millennials’ formative years was influenced by the US sub-prime mortgage crisis beginning in 2007, shortly followed by…

When Is an Inheritance Not a Good Thing?

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Say your spouse is living in a nursing home because of advanced Parkinson’s. Your spouse is currently receiving Medicaid benefits to pay for the high cost of that care. If you were to pass before your spouse, you wouldn’t want…

South Carolina Medicaid Planning

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

South Carolina Medicaid planning is often used when a person requires long-term care and does not have private insurance or the financial resources to pay out-of-pocket. Many factors need to be considered to determine whether Medicaid is the best option…

Helpful Ways to Pay for Assisted Living Costs

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Assisted living rent can vary from $2,000 to $5,000 monthly. Depending on what type of care your loved one needs, assisted living can be the most affordable solution when compared to a nursing home ($5,000 to $10,000 or more per…

4 Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is an important decision and should be carefully considered. It is important for families to take the time to explore nursing home options and to carefully assess the nursing home facilities in…

Medicaid Asset Rules in South Carolina

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

The general Medicaid eligibility rule is that a person can’t have more than $2,000 in countable assets. If you are trying to become eligible for Medicaid to pay long-term care costs, you may need to spend down your assets or…

What is Medicaid Planning?

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Medicaid planning is a part of long-term care planning. Many people over age 65 will need long-term care at some point, and the costs of this type of care are very high. Everyone should include long-term care planning in their…

Long-Term Care Options

Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning

Long-term care is not a one-size-fits-all service. There are a number of different long-term care options available depending on your health, finances, and other factors. Everyone approaching retirement age needs to consider the potential expense of long-term care. You may…

Elder Law & Asset Protection

Why Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney?

Trusts: A Well-Oiled Machine- But If Not…

Seniors Continue Embracing Technology

Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Seniors

Millennials and Financial Planning

When Is an Inheritance Not a Good Thing?

South Carolina Medicaid Planning

Helpful Ways to Pay for Assisted Living Costs

4 Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home

Medicaid Asset Rules in South Carolina

What is Medicaid Planning?

Long-Term Care Options

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