It might be worth reconsidering whether Medicaid's strict income and asset limits will prevent you from receiving benefits. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility services, you may meet health eligibility rules for a Medicaid waiver program…
When you are unable to express your wishes, your health care power of attorney becomes your voice. The Role of a Health Care Power of Attorney A power of attorney, also known as a health care proxy, is a legal…
It would be difficult to get treatment if you were ill and had to determine whether you could afford it. Unfortunately, for many Americans, seeking medical care hinges on affordability rather than medical necessity. About half of US adults have gone without…
Disease, injury, or illness can cause some people to lose the ability to communicate their wants and needs. When this happens, they need someone they trust to advocate for them. You can prepare the proper legal documents in advance. Losing…
Wills and trusts are usually associated with estate planning and passing assets to future generations. However, there is another part of estate planning that doesn’t get as much attention. It concerns advance health care planning. Have you thought about what…
You can appoint a trusted individual to make decisions or conduct transactions on your behalf using a power of attorney. They could be related to personal finances, business operations, or medical needs and used for a single immediate purpose or an…
The Covid-19 epidemic, particularly prompts a wrenching question: in the event of a life-threatening illness, how far would you want to go to prolong the life of someone you love? These questions are particularly poignant for those of us who…
Many questions regarding the effects of a personal injury settlement on your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits or whether you should apply for SSDI benefits while pursuing a personal injury claim simultaneously are situational…
One of the most difficult challenges in life is contemplating one's own death. Nevertheless, it is very important to think carefully about what kind of medical treatment we would want during that difficult time. With medical technology, we can now…
While having open and honest family discussions about your mortality is a sobering experience, it is prudent. Though no one relishes the idea of their demise, with some forethought, you can ensure that your estate plan and healthcare arrangements reflect…