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Why Hire an Elder Law Attorney?
Elder law attorneys may specialize in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors. These practitioners are essential...
What Is Respite Care? Can It Help With Caregiver Burnout?
It is easy to burn out when you are responsible for providing full-time care to an aging or disabled loved one. In some cases, caregiver burnout can...
Aging Care: 6 Tips for Caring for Elderly Parents
Many adult children wonder what their aging parents may need and how can they can help provide it for them. You may constantly worry about...
Will You Owe a Gift Tax This Year?
The rules surrounding taxes on gifts often create confusion during tax season or any other time. Below are some of the nuts and bolts of the gift...
Giving Your Home to Your Children Can Have Tax Consequences
While it is possible to do this, giving away a house can have major tax consequences, among other results. You May Not Have to Pay a Gift Tax ......
Is My Inheritance Subject To Tax?
Is my inheritance subject to tax? For most of our clients, the answer to this question is generally “no.” However, it is helpful to know the...
Continuing Medicaid Coverage During COVID Pandemic to End, Recipients Will Need to Meet All Eligibility Criteria Beginning April 1, 2023
In early 2020, we reported that in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, an individual’s Medicaid benefit could not be reduced or...
Highlights of How the Omnibus Bill Will Benefit Older Adults
Omnibus Bill Highlights The Senate and House have cleared the passage of a year-end $1.7 trillion appropriations bill that will benefit older adults...
Will You Lose Your Medicaid Coverage When the Pandemic Ends?
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the government declared a public health emergency and gave the states the ability to provide more citizens with...
What Can I Do During the Medicare Open Enrollment Period?
Medicare Open Enrollment Each year from October 15 to December 7, Medicare offers you the option to make changes to your Medicare coverage. Changes...
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