When it comes time to plan for long-term care and the distribution of assets at death, procrastination may be something families must overcome. Some people can feel overwhelmed. Some people find it hard to discuss this topic. Some are concerned about the cost of planning for long-term care. However, failing to plan can cost you and your family …
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Make Sure Your Representative Is On Your Side
A growing problem in the long-term health care industry is whether a Medicaid application company is representing the nursing home or the patient. The situation reeks of a conflict of interest. Something that every senior should think long and hard about is: who is representing you? A colleague of mine from Cherry Hill, NJ, Jerold Rothkoff, is …
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The Benefits of a Care Contract
Millions of Americans are currently caring for an elderly family member or friend at home, without receiving regular compensation. Depending on the circumstances, however, it may actually be beneficial for both parties to enter into a formal agreement called a care contract wherein the caregiver accepts payment for the care they are providing to …
Knowing Your Rights
We recently lost a great lawyer and person. Former U.S Senator Lieberman was truly a public servant, putting his constituents before himself. Early in my legal career, I worked as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Connecticut under then Attorney General Joe Lieberman. My job there was to prosecute Medicaid fraud cases. In most cases, …