When it comes time to plan for long-term care and the distribution of assets at death, procrastination can be hard on a family. Some people can feel overwhelmed. Some people find it hard to discuss this topic. Some are concerned about the cost of planning for long-term care. However, failing to plan can cost you and your family …
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Finding an attorney who matches your needs
Aging persons and their family members face many unique issues. As you can tell from topics in this column, the legal, financial and care planning issues facing prospective nursing home residents and their families can be particularly complex. If you or a family member needs nursing home care, it is clear you need competent and experienced legal …
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End of life issues. You don’t have to go it alone.
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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How to approach your parents about their estate plan
We often hear from children who are concerned that their parents may not have an estate plan in place. The children are worried that if something happens to one or both parents, the children will not be equipped to assist their parents, and many times the children have no idea where the parents stand financially. Understandably, these subjects may …
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Thoughts on Labor Day, Medicaid and asset protection
Labor Day is a day to honor those who work hard all year for themselves and their families. It can also be a time for seniors to reflect on what might happen to their retirement should there be a need for long-term care in a nursing home. Medicaid is a medical assistance program funded by federal and state governments to pay for basic …
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