Applying for Medicaid

My 96-year-old mother was just told by her doctor that she can no longer live by herself and has to move to a nursing home. She has approximately $58,000 in savings and checking accounts. If she is admitted to a...

Medicaid 101

In recent years a number of non-lawyers have started businesses offering Medicaid planning services to seniors. While using one of these services may be cheaper than hiring a lawyer, the overall costs may be far greater.

Medicaid 101

Most long-term care involves assisting with basic personal needs rather than providing medical care.

Medicaid 101

My mother's (second) husband has been back and forth between hospitals and a nursing home for the past month. All of their assets -- home and stocks/bonds/annuities -- are in his name only. We contacted a recommended elder care attorney...

Medicaid 101

Whether you should prepare and file a Medicaid application by yourself or should hire help depends on answers to the following questions:...

Medicaid 101

Do you need an attorney for even "simple" Medicaid planning? This depends on your situation, but in most cases, the prudent answer would be "yes." ...

Medicaid 101