Dear Attorney Tully: I am a recently retired senior. It seems funny to call myself a senior, but I guess I am. My girlfriend and I had a discussion recently over coffee. She said I can’t make gifts to my children because the state could come after it for 5 years! I thought I could give my two children $10,000 tax free gifts every year. My friend …
Elder Law
Divorce and Health Care
Will you have to divorce your husband or wife to protect what you’ve worked your lifetime for if a loved one gets ill? This is exactly what was proposed by Columbus, Ohio Elder Law Attorney William Jr. Browning. Ohio, like Connecticut, proposed significant changes to its Medicaid (Title 19) program that will endanger couples homes and assets if …
Dividing Assets for Title 19 Benefits
Dear Attorney Tully: My wife is ill and will have to go into a nursing home in a few months. She has $43,000 in her name and I have $100,000 in my name. Can the state of Connecticut come after my money? ANSWER: If your wife permanently enters a nursing home and applies for Medicaid (Title 19) assistance, the state Department of Social Services …
Assisted Living Choices
Choosing an assisted-living facility can be difficult. You want to make sure you are getting the place that best suits your needs or the needs of your loved one. There are a number of steps that you can take to evaluate assisted-living facilities and choose the one that is right for you. Assess your needs. Before you can choose the right …
Aging in Place
Dear Attorney Tully: I read your column regularly. Thank you for taking the time to keep so many seniors in our area up to date on senior legal issues. I want you to tell me what I need to do to stay in my house for the rest of my life. I do not want to go into a nursing home. ANSWER: The first thing you must do is make sure that your financial …
