Early in my legal career, I worked as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Connecticut under then Attorney General Joe Lieberman. My job there was to prosecute Medicaid fraud cases. In most cases, people were not intending to dupe the State of Connecticut; they just received bad advice. Senator Lieberman taught me to explain the law in ways …
Estate Planning and Probate
Long-term care planning can be complicated
It has been 18 years since the death of former President Ronald Reagan. When President Reagan died, it reminded Americans about the devastating disease known as Alzheimer’s. Reagan wrote a letter to the country in 1994, which included these words: “Unfortunately, as Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the family often bears a heavy burden. I …
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Looking at dementia from a caregiver’s perspective
In my practice, I see families who are caring for loved ones who have dementia. This column will explore the basic phases of dementia, the stresses that caregivers go through and how to lower these stresses. First, here are some basic facts: People over the age of 65 are the fastest growing segment of our population (the baby boomers). …
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MEDICAID’S SPOUSAL IMPOVERISHMENT FIGURES FOR 2023
When advising our senior clients on reviewing anything they are asked to sign for home care, assisted living and nursing home care, we always insist that we review the document first. Here is why. Recently I reviewed an admissions packet to a nursing home that my clients were asked to sign. In the packet was “advice” on the Medicaid program. The …
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Positive steps to take in 2023 to protect your home and assets
Happy New Year! The year 2022 was a tumultuous year with the economy, war and scams on seniors. The new year gives us all a fresh start with optimism for our future. It also gives us a chance to set a resolution to get our affairs in order. There are some very positive steps you can take to protect your family home and assets if you or your …
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