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....
by admin | Apr 27, 2022 | Nursing Home
Question: When a senior enters a nursing home what effect does their marital status have on MassHealth coverage? Answer: There are two sets of rules for married vs. single applicants for MassHealth long term nursing care coverage. Married folks appear to have it...
