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If you or a loved one are faced with a stay in rehab or a skilled nursing facility, you very quickly learn that Medicare and Medicare supplement insurance typically cover the cost of care in a rehab or nursing home for only a short period of time. Once Medicare and insurance coverage runs out, typically within 100 days or less, you may find that you need to apply for Medicaid to cover the cost of the continued stay in skilled nursing care and/or rehab.

A free form Durable General Power of Attorney may be adequate for certain limited purposes, but if you’re looking for a Power of Attorney for a spouse or aging parent, the free form Powers of Attorney will likely not allow you to engage in the types of asset transfers or estate planning necessary to protect the home or other assets in the event your family member needs long-term care.

If you’re in a nursing home and run out of money to pay for your care, the nursing home may try to evict you for non-payment, but they’re not taking away your house. That doesn’t mean, however, that your house is safe and you’ll be able to pass it on to your heirs.

When a spouse, parent, or other family member dies, what are the next steps you need to do? If you are facing a death in the family for the first time, you may feel at a loss as to what needs to be done.

Many people are under the mistaken impression that if they transfer their home or other assets, they can’t qualify for Medicaid to help pay for the cost of their nursing home stay for five years.

Many elderly clients are no longer comfortable driving due to medical or vision issues, so we’re always happy to offer the ability to meet with those clients via a telephone conference or a video conference, and we’re willing to travel to them for document signings if they’re not able to travel to us. If you or an elderly parent need help with estate planning, Medicaid eligibility, or other matters, don’t let the inability to get to an attorney’s office keep you from getting

If you receive a “Recorded Deed Notice” or other unexpected bill after your attorney records a deed for you, don’t pay it. If you’re not sure if the mailing you received is valid, consult your lawyer who can advise you on whether the mailing you received is a legitimate bill or a scam.