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Estate planning considers dependents with special needs, and also planning for yourself before you become disabled—when planning becomes more complicated.

January 25, 2020

Estate Planning for Disabled Children

When parents have a son or daughter with a disability, it is especially important to develop an estate plan that provides for their child’s future best interests.
January 5, 2020

The “Look-Back Period” for a Medical Assistance Application

"The Medical Assistance or “Medicaid” applicant must meet several criteria to obtain benefits. If deemed eligible, Medicaid will partially offset the applicant's cost of nursing home care.
September 17, 2019

6 Events That Should Trigger an Estate Planning Update

Almost any major life event has estate planning implications, but some major changes should always cause your planning documents to be reviewed.
July 21, 2019

Questions to Ask an Attorney During Estate Planning

Planning your estate may not be the easiest or most pleasant task to think about, but due to its far-reaching potential consequences, it can be among the most important.
July 1, 2019

What is Elder Law?

This field of law secures proper care and future security for the growing elderly population. More importantly, it is an opportunity to embrace the idea of pre-crisis management and planning for the future.
February 20, 2019

Social Security Disability (SSDI) vs. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

According to the Social Security Administration, almost 1 in 3 young adults will require benefits before they reach retirement age.
January 6, 2019

Special & Supplemental Needs Trusts and Government Benefits

Understanding Supplemental and Special Needs Trusts is the first step to ensuring future financial stability for any loved ones receiving disability benefits from the government.
December 5, 2018

An Overview of Social Security

Currently, Social Security provides benefits to survivors, and certain disabled persons, as well as the elderly and helps keep almost 20% of all Americans older than 64 above the government-defined poverty line.
August 30, 2018

Common Misconceptions About Estate Planning

Failing to have a Will or a Trust highlights misconceptions that continue to exist about Elder and Estate Law. Planning for the future now will provide priceless comfort and security for your loved ones after your death.