by Amanda Spence | Sep 13, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid
If a family member suffers a sudden health event, such as a stroke, or a parent with dementia has gradually lost the ability to live on their own, you may be faced with trying to find a nursing home or assisted living facility for them. When you realize that your...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 12, 2024 | Divorce, Elder Law, Family Law, Premarital Agreements
If you’re getting married later in life, there are many good reasons to sign a premarital agreement. The older you are when you get married, whether it’s a first or a subsequent marriage, the more likely you are to have accumulated assets that you want to protect in...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 11, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
Getting a driver’s license is a momentous event for a teenager, and most people treasure the independence that being able to drive allows them. Unfortunately, as we age, our ability to drive safely can sometimes become compromised by medical conditions, like dementia...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 9, 2024 | Elder Law, Medicaid
A current TikTok trend involves various professionals listing five things they’d never do. In that vein, here’s our take: 1. Turn down Long Term Care Insurance If your job offers long-term care insurance as a benefit or you have the opportunity to obtain such...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 8, 2024 | Elder Law
If you have a child or other family member living with a disability, it’s crucial to make sure that your estate plan does not jeopardize the disabled person’s eligibility for government benefits, such as Medicaid and SSI. Leaving an inheritance to a Special Needs...