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, …
Elder Law
The Case for Increasing Disability Ratings for Vietnam Veterans
The Case for Increasing Disability Ratings for Vietnam Veterans The 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War was April 30th. Vietnam veterans, who served during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history, have faced a myriad of challenges both during and after their military service. These challenges extend beyond the …
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The life and death situation nobody talks about
Today we’re going to talk about a “life and death” situation that no one talks about: 100% of us are going to die, and at least 50% of us who survive past the age of 65 will spend a substantial period of time in a long term care facility. If you have a loved one who already has dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis, he will almost certainly spend …
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Protect your family and your assets – Act Now
I have always told my clients and readers of this column that if I saw an imminent Medicaid law change was coming, I would alert you. Consider yourself warned. Now is the time to implement that asset protection plan you have been considering to protect yourself and your family. In reading the tea leaves in Washington, it seems that Medicaid (one …
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Understanding Medicaid Spend Down Strategies: Exempt, Basic, and Advanced Approaches
Medicaid planning is complex, especially when clients have excess countable assets that prevent them from qualifying for benefits. For elder law attorneys and Medicaid planning professionals, the key to success lies in understanding how to reduce these assets while preserving as much of your client’s resources as possible. A Spend Down …
