Choosing the right level of care for your loved one can be daunting. Older adults and adults with Alzheimer’s typically want to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, sometimes at risk of their needs not being fully met or of having insufficient resources available to meet them. Considering all options is […]
Alzheimer’s, Family Member Caregivers, and Medicaid and VA Benefits
Government statistics show that literally hundreds of billions of dollars of uncompensated care is provided by family member caregivers to those with Alzheimer’s. This opens up a great planning opportunity for both Medicaid and VA benefits. It is possible to compensate family member caregivers and not have the payments count as gifts, if done correctly […]
Why You Want to Avoid Guardianship or Conservatorship For an Alzheimer’s Victim
People diagnosed with Alzheimer’s will, unfortunately, eventually lose their capacity for making decisions. When this happens, if they don’t have someone who’s been given authority to act for them through powers of attorney, the only alternative is court proceedings that are known as guardianships and conservatorships. There are many reasons why you would want to avoid guardianship or […]
Alzheimer’s and Why Powers of Attorney Need to be Durable
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease and unfortunately people with Alzheimer’s will eventually lose their capacity to make decisions. So, it’s important that certain legal documents, especially powers of attorney, are not only in place, but done so that they will still serve their purposes at the time that it is going to be needed the […]
Is Protecting Assets From Long-Term Care Costs Legal?
It is important for someone with Alzheimer’s to take steps in protecting assets from the potentially devastating costs of long-term care. Asset preservation planning is effective in reaching this goal, but a concern we often get comes in the form of the question, “Is this planning legal?” The answer is – Yes, protecting assets through […]
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