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Nursing Home Costs Continue to Rise!

December 7th, 2016
Nobody wants to need care in a nursing home, but the reality is that many people do. According to the Ohio Department of Aging, over 80,000 Ohio residents receive care in more than 1,000 nursing homes. Many of those who go into a nursing home are the… Read More

How to Protect Assets from the Nursing Home

February 16th, 2016
Thousands of Americans need nursing home care every year. Many need this focused care because they are struggling with end of life illnesses or conditions that require constant skilled supervision. Nursing home care can be vital to preserving quality… Read More

What Is Elder Law?

October 12th, 2015
Elder law is an area of legal practice that focuses on the specific needs of seniors. It covers a wide range of elements, including: Estate Planning Wills, Trusts and Probate Trust Administration Elder Abuse Elder Fraud Powers of Attorney Elderly Hea… Read More

4 Tips For Talking To An Aging Parent About Extended Medical Care

April 8th, 2014
For many people, one of the most difficult conversations to have involves talking with an aging parent about extended medical care. Here are some tips for talking with a parent about future care. Read More
Tags: Estate Planning, Extended Care

Talk With Your Elder Lawyer about Recent Medicare Changes

November 4th, 2013
Recent changes to Medicare are giving elder lawyers and their clients some new options, meaning you may want to meet with your attorney to see if they apply to you. A class-action lawsuit was recently brought, and the proposed settlement has some big… Read More

Why You Need A Personalized Health Care Directive

October 14th, 2013
When an elder lawyer’s client enters a hospital or other medical facility, he or she has the peace of mind that comes from knowing their health care wishes will be made clear to the staff. Sounds complicated right? Well it’s not. Because the atto… Read More

Ohio Veterans’ Benefits: Qualifications for Aid & Attendance

June 15th, 2012
Ohio veterans’ benefits from the Aid & Attendance pension can help pay for in-home care, assisted living or a nursing home. Get the assistance of an Ohio elder law attorney to qualify for these little-used VA benefits. Depending on their long-t… Read More
Tags: Aid & Attendance

Assisted Living or Nursing Home, which is Best for Your Loved One?

June 11th, 2012
Assisted living and nursing homes offer different levels of care; choosing the right option depends on your loved one’s medical needs. If your loved one may need Ohio Medicaid, eligibility planning with the assistance of an Ohio elder law firm need… Read More

Elder Law & Asset Protection: What Happens to Your House if You Enter a Nursing Home?

June 1st, 2012
Under Ohio’s elder laws, asset protection planning can protect your home in case you must enter a nursing home and must qualify for Medicaid. An asset protection strategy developed by a Dayton or Ohio Medicaid lawyer can prevent Medicaid from claim… Read More

Ohio Medicaid Planning: What Happens if I’ve Given Away or Transferred Assets in the Last 5 Years?

May 31st, 2012
Proper Ohio Medicaid planning eliminates the need to give away assets to qualify for Medicaid. Asset protection plans from Ohio elder law attorneys enable Medicaid applicants to keep their assets and avoid a penalty for assets transferred or given aw… Read More
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