Below are figures for 2009 that are frequently used in the elder law practice, including the new Medicaid spousal impoverishment figures and the long-term care insurance deductibility limits. Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment … [Read more...]
Print This PageMoving? Make Sure Your Special Needs Planning Moves With You
January 9, 2009 by
If you have already established an appropriate special needs trust for your child, then congratulations! You've taken a wonderful step towards ensuring that your child can take maximum advantage of the government programs … [Read more...]
Print This PageTen Affordable Gifts for Elderly Parents
December 18, 2008 by
Finding the right gifts for family members is an annual challenge, especially this year when everyone is feeling economic uncertainty. Gift giving is more meaningful when you know that the item you’ve chosen will have personal … [Read more...]
Print This PageDivorce and the Child With Special Needs: Income Deeming and Child Custody
December 12, 2008 by
Divorce is a difficult process for everyone. If you have a child with special needs, the choices you make during a divorce can have lifelong repercussions, both for you and for the child. It is not always in the best interest of a … [Read more...]
Print This PageElder Mediation Resolves Family Conflicts
December 4, 2008 by
"My daughter is insisting I move in with her," complains Martha. "She just wants to control my life and take away my freedom," she continues.Jenny, Martha's daughter, worries that her mother keeps falling, and fears one day she … [Read more...]
Print This PageWriting a Memorandum of Intent for a Special Needs Child
November 25, 2008 by
How can you ensure that your special needs child will remain well cared for and secure once others assume the role of guardian or caregiver? While creating a financial plan and establishing a specialized trust are central to … [Read more...]
Print This PageHoliday Blues: Depression in the Elderly
November 13, 2008 by
The holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you may notice a change in your loved one's mood as the holidays approach. Perhaps you are one of many who live a distance away and … [Read more...]
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