Category Archives: Elder Law
What Is Medicaid Spend Down in Virginia?
If you are trying to help a loved one apply for Medicaid in Virginia, you’ll discover many different terms and phrases related to this process. One of them is Medicaid spend down. The term Medicaid spend down refers to families and individuals who would otherwise meet all of the necessary resource eligibility and non-financial… Read More »
How Does Virginia Medicaid Evaluate Senior Applicants?
Every state has the responsibility of determining what parameters will allow a person to receive Medicaid payments. Since Medicaid is a government program designed to provide parties who have no other method of paying for their care, it is important to plan ahead with the support of a Virginia Medicaid lawyer. Simply retitling or… Read More »
Is It Time to Find Long Term Care for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s?
You and your family might have already had the initial conversations around whether a loved one needs additional support beyond what you can provide. Sometimes you and a network of family members may be unable to provide the kind of support that a person with Alzheimer’s disease requires. This person might wander a lot,… Read More »
Is it Time to Revisit Your Financial Plan?
Deciding to retire brings with it a variety of different logistical decisions that need to be made but also plenty of emotions about making this transition in your life. Concerns about your financial future and excitement for the new freedom you might face are both common feelings and many people have these at the… Read More »
New Study Shows People More Interested in In-Home Care
Do you know how you’ll get support if you have healthcare needs or day-to-day living needs that extend beyond what you can provide for yourself? These issues should be incorporated into your Virginia elder law plan in accordance with state laws and your own preferences. Going to a nursing home is not the only… Read More »
Does Your Elder Law Plan Include Long Term Care Insurance?
You might not know just how many people rely on long-term care to deal with an ongoing or a short-term medical issue, but the odds show that there’s a good chance you’ll need long term care in the future. If you don’t have any other plan in place and you don’t qualify for Medicaid… Read More »
Wealth Planning and Long-Term Care Planning for Aging Parents
If you have the responsibility of taking care of your aging loved ones, this is an extremely common situation that is facing more people in the sandwich generation. The sandwich generation often has children of their own, while they are also helping with the health care management or the costs associated with the loved… Read More »
Caring for a Child with Addiction or Mental Illness After You Pass Away
Every parent has concerns about how they will pass on their assets to their loved ones in the future but there are many more complications when you have a child who is struggling with mental illness or with addiction issues. Many parents who find themselves in this situation may feel overwhelmed by the process… Read More »
Caregivers Should Take Care To Get Care Themselves
Home care People who are willing to become a caregiver to a loved one, regardless of the circumstances, are taking on an awesome responsibility. Consider this set of guidelines offered at Preserve dignity Involve your loved one Promote independence Ask for help Be an advocate Take care of yourself That last guideline might sound… Read More »
For Caregivers, Ensuring Legal Matters Essential
Doctor laying hand on senior man’s shoulder Caregivers of people with serious illnesses, particularly cognitive issues of the elderly, have a lot on their plate, but they also have an obligation to make future legal preparations for their loved ones. “As a caregiver, you should begin making legal preparations soon after your loved one… Read More »