America is aging and people are living longer than ever before. Such conditions have given rise to what’s known as the “sandwicher” phenomenon. Sandwichers are typically Baby Boomers with children living at home, who also manage or provide for their parents’ care as well. Sandwichers are already stretched thin, given their numerous …
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Timing is everything. How often have you heard someone express that sentiment? While it’s often true of life in general, it’s certainly true in Medicaid planning. So, does an inheritance count as an asset for Medicaid purposes? For a single person, the answer is clearly, “Yes”. If a single individual is spending down his or her assets, and …
Guilt is one of the strongest emotions that plagues caregivers. It’s OK to have this feeling, but this article will give you some tools to get rid of it, too! Caregivers often make promises that they simply cannot keep while their loved one is still healthy, and therefore, take all kinds of guilt on themselves. The definition of …
Dear Attorney Tully: I am and have been my father’s caregiver for the past 3 years. I left my job to take of him. I don’t want a medal; my father did everything for me as a child and I have a wonderful life because of him. I just don’t think I can care for him any longer. I think we have to place him in a nursing home but I want him to get …
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No one wants to face the fact that our loved ones will not be with us forever. Facing our own mortality is frightening as well. Although none of us wants to contemplate a time when we or a loved one might become disabled or die, it is important to be prepared. There are many steps families can take in advance of death or disability to avoid …
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