Our law firm assists seniors, disabled persons and their family members in applying for Medicaid (T-19) assistance. Medicaid is a state program funded in part by the federal government. Each state has its own Medicaid rules and regulations. Relying on information from family members, friends or non-elder law professionals is not wise and can be …
Estate Planning and Probate
Making sure you have a plan is key to avoiding a crisis
One of the most gratifying aspects of my job as an elder law attorney is being able to help seniors and their families in a health care crisis. It brings me great personal and professional satisfaction to help a family that is distraught and worried about the health care of their loved ones. Families are often frightened they will lose their home …
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An elder law approach to end-of-life issues
Dear Attorney Tully: I was wondering if you could comment on how difficult it is to deal with the deterioration of the health of your loved one. Our family recently used your firm and were very happy with the fact that you just didn’t talk about the law. We found it helpful and comforting that you were able to guide us through the logistics of our …
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Should you take your loved ones out from the nursing home?
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hitting nursing homes and assisted living facilities especially hard, families are wondering whether they should bring their parents or other loved ones home. It is a tough decision with no easy answers. The number of COVID-19 residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the nation …
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Be cautious with “do-it-yourself” legal documents
A few months ago, I read an article in Greenwich Magazine entitled, “The internet is not your doctor.” The title caught my eye because that is something I have written about for years as it pertains to lawyers. The title could have been, “The internet is not your lawyer.” In light of the current pandemic situation, some are turning to the …
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