Elder Law News

If you are a high-net-worth individual, it’s essential to have a comprehensive estate plan in place. However, every family’s circumstances are unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for estate planning

Fortunately, receiving a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s does not mean that you cannot execute legal documents or make decisions about plans for your future finances and health care.

A new study reveals that 60 percent of family members who were taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease exhibited symptoms of depression that worsened over time

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the regulations governing telehealth changed to allow Medicare beneficiaries more options for remote providers and services.

Understanding some of the common medical and legal terms in the field of estate planning and elder law can give you added confidence in your approach to planning for your own future or that of your loved ones.

For the first time in more than 10 years, Medicare Part B enrollees will see some of their costs decline.

The number of seniors who have an income above the Medicaid threshold — but lack substantial personal savings to afford long-term care — is projected to grow by nearly 90 percent over the next decade.

When you put your assets in a MAPT, Medicaid will not count the money in the trust toward its resource limit.

Even if you are satisfied with your current Medicare coverage, it is still a good idea to review the Annual Change of Notice that Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plan members receive each September.

I am POA for my cousin. He never married and has no children. He has no will. My brother and me are the only heirs. My cousin is in memory care, and I have been paying the monthly bills there out of his account because he had too much money to qualify for any assistance. I am in the process of cleaning out and selling his house. Is there any “gifting” allowed, or do all of the proceeds have to go into his account for memory care?