Elder Law Attorney Chris Lavin provides some guidance for how to have difficult conversations with your parents during a medical emergency. Hello,...
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PREPARING FOR MEDICAID APPLICATION
A lot of folks say, "Chris, what do I do to prepare for a Medicaid application?" I call the Medicaid application an audit because that's basically...
INHERITANCE AND MEDICAID
A lot of folks, even later in life, will receive an inheritance from a lost uncle, a grandparent, another family member. We see that more than you...
How Much do we have to spend down to qualify for medicaid?
Many of our clients have a loved one in the facility. It can be a significant cost for the care in the facility, so they're a little nervous about...
What 3 Documents Do You Need for Elder Care Planning
Many clients will come to us with the power of attorneys and they think the power of attorney is one document. It's the most important document...
6 Reasons to Update Beneficiary Designations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Content updated 2/22/24 If you've gone through a divorce or remarriage, it's important to be aware of how your...
The Gift of Education
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the National Law Review, Terri Stallard, a Kentucky estate planning attorney talks about ways grandparents can...
Planning can help prevent estate tax issues
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many families, planning for a transfer of wealth is something they may think about, but never take the time to...
“What do you mean I don’t get it all? We were married”.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spouses are often shocked when they realize they aren't entitled to the entire estate just because they are...
Talking To Your Parents About Estate Planning
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There are many ways to broach "the talk" with your aging parents about estate planning and the sooner you start...