by admin | Jun 9, 2024 | Nursing Home
Aging is an inevitable part of life. For many, aging also means requiring care from others, either in your own home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home. The question of how to pay for this care is a pressing one for many seniors or even for younger people...
by admin | Nov 18, 2023 | Nursing Home
Question: My widowed mother is getting close to needing a nursing home. She has too much money to qualify for MassHealth. However, my name is on her accounts as a joint owner. Will this cut the total value of her assets in half? Answer: The answer to this question is...
by admin | Nov 10, 2023 | Elder Law
Question: I moved in to care for my widowed mom three years ago. Her needs have progressed greatly, and we are now shopping for nursing homes. She has no money and owns her home. Is there a way to protect her house? Answer: It sounds like your mother will qualify for...
by admin | Nov 4, 2023 | Estate Planning, Nursing Home
Question: We attended a dinner hosted by a large estate planning firm. They got us excited about signing up for nursing home protection planning. To be safe, we sought your “second opinion.” You took a close look at our finances, saw our $1 million IRA and advised...
by admin | Oct 26, 2023 | Elder Law
Many think that hospice care solely administers medication to make people who are dying imminently feel more comfortable. However, hospice care is much more than that. It can positively impact the quality of one’s life during their final journey, as well as assist the...
by admin | Oct 25, 2023 | Nursing Home
Question: My mother is entering a nursing home and applying for MassHealth to pay the monthly cost. They say her assets must be under $2,000 to qualify. She has one bank account containing $10,000 and one bond for $10,000. My name is on both assets with my mother....
