Navigating the complexities of Medicaid while ensuring that family members are compensated for their care of seniors can be challenging. However, there are various pathways to achieve this goal without jeopardizing eligibility for Medicaid benefits. This essay explores the strategies available to pay family caregivers while remaining compliant with …
Archives for March 2026
The Importance of Estate Planning and Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide. Early detection is crucial, not only for the affected individuals but also for their families and caregivers. Effective estate planning can significantly enhance the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s, …
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Advanced Directives
Dear Attorney Tully: Thank you for writing the column about senior issues. I only wish my husband would read your articles. We are in our mid 70’s and he is in failing health. He still does not have a living will. I think this could cause some problems for my family if we need to make health care decisions. What can I do to get him to get this …
2026 Medicaid Changed
Twenty years ago, on February 8, 2006, a law went into effect that many feared would eliminate Medicaid planning and asset protection. Known as “The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005,” the law made Medicaid planning more intricate than before. Fortunately, by careful planning and by staying with the law’s “safe harbors,” asset protection planning is …
