by Amanda Spence | May 1, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Family Law
We all would prefer to live in our own home or apartment, rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Unfortunately, if a senior does not have family living in the area who can check in on them or help with transportation to doctors’ appointments...
by Amanda Spence | Apr 12, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Wills and Estates
Do you need to hire an attorney to probate a Will or open an estate? Can you qualify as Executor and administer an estate without a lawyer? Yes. You’re not required to retain an attorney to help you probate a Will and administer an estate. You can take the original...
by Amanda Spence | Apr 9, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid
Don’t make these Medicaid Mistakes: Since Medicare coverage of a nursing home is limited to only 100 days of rehab after a hospital stay, qualifying for Medicaid to pay for skilled nursing care can be very important for many families who don’t have unlimited...
by Amanda Spence | Mar 22, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Family Law
If you’re separated from your spouse and contemplating divorce, updating your estate planning documents is likely the last thing on your mind. However, failing to revise or revoke a Will or Power of Attorney that you signed during your marriage could result in...
by Amanda Spence | Mar 14, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid
At a party years ago, another lawyer asked me what an Elder Law attorney does. I explained that, among other things, I helped people qualify for Medicaid to pay for their nursing home care while protecting their house and money for their spouse and children. The...
by Amanda Spence | Mar 11, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Wills and Estates
How to Get a Tax ID Number for an Estate or Trust When you open an Estate or set up certain kinds of trusts, you’ll need to obtain a Tax Identification Number (also called an Employer Identification Number or EIN) from the IRS. Just like your Social Security number is...
