Connecticut recently lost an iconic football coach, Jude Kelly. I had the distinct honor and privilege of being a member of Coach Kelly’s first high school football team at East Catholic. Kenny Chesney’s song “Coach” sums up many of our feelings for Coach Kelly. For all of your time, heart and soul, you deserve a lot more than a toast. So, …
Archives for February 2026
Will I be Liable for My Parent’s Nursing Home Bill?
Few people want to reside in an assisted living facility, nursing home, continuing care retirement community, or other long-term care facility. Most people prefer to reside in their homes with the familiar presence of their family and friends. After one suffers a chronic or acute illness, that is not always possible. Elder law attorneys advise …
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Family Agreements
Recently, a woman filed a lawsuit in Virginia when her children kicked her out of her home. Her home was an in-law apartment attached to her daughter’s home. The woman had made substantial financial contributions in order to have it built. For the four years she lived there, she paid rent and utilities and also contributed to the cost of …
2026 Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits
Most Americans aged 65 and older will need some form of long-term care in their later years. The cost of such care has been steadily increasing. In 2025, the average monthly cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home was $15,000 (many exceeding $20,000 per month). Thankfully, Medicaid provides a safety net for millions of older adults who need …
