In general, the probate process moves quickly if the estate has minimal assets and little debt. Larger estates can take anywhere from nine months to a few years, especially with problematic [...]
In April 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new rule seeking to combat understaffing in long-term care facilities. The new mandate has its share of [...]
FInding long-term care services can pose significant challenges. One major reason for this is a lack of available labor in this field. New bipartisan legislation may have an [...]
My husband has no assets in his name; everything is in my name. His only income is Social Security. He has long-term care insurance that will last approximately six years. Would he be eligible [...]
My sister filed for guardianship over our parents. However, they live with me, and I am the one that takes care of them. How can I make sure I have a voice in any choices she makes on their [...]
My husband and I have a primary residence in a city in Arizona. My son bought a home in another town in Arizona, and we are named on his deed as co-owners. The bank required it because of his [...]
I am 90 years old and in pretty good health. If I give each of my seven grandchildren a gift of $10,000, will they be held liable for that amount if I need to enter a nursing home?
Does a court-appointed legal guardian over an adult with mental illness have any say regarding the medications their ward is being treated with in a court-ordered hospitalization in a state [...]
Nearly one-third of young adults don't have a budget, which creates a huge stumbling block for financial success. Give your children the tools they need to control their money instead of [...]
Elder law attorneys understand the challenges of planning long-term care amidst the shifting care environment. Evaluating costs and developing strategies to pay for long-term care before you [...]