Guardianship may be necessary for a loved one who is no longer able to care for himself or herself, even though the decision to seek guardianship can be difficult. For Pittsburgh residents who are faced with this complex issue, it is important to understand how...
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Who can serve as a guardian in Pennsylvania?
Guardianships may sometimes be necessary for Pennsylvania residents growing older if they are no longer able to make appropriate financial decisions for themselves. For example, if a person has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, he or she may lack the ability to pay...
Legal help with Pittsburgh probate issues
Probate is something that many Pittsburgh residents are loath to consider because it is an acknowledgement of the inevitable end to their lives. However, this is something that is an integral part of taking care of loved ones after they have passes and should not be...
Medicaid planning versus Medicare
Medicaid/Medical Assistance Planning helps people to protect themselves, their families and their assets. Many people, including Pittsburgh residents, probably routinely confuse the terms Medicaid and Medicare, assuming that since they both may pay for some long term...
Plan for long term care while protecting assets
As Pittsburghers grow older, long term care and nursing home planning are part of the new set of legal issues arising in their lives. These legal issues may also encompass wills and trusts, powers of attorney and health care decisions, which require resolution...
The look-back period in Medicaid planning
What is the look-back period in Medicaid? If you are one of many residents in Pittsburgh confusing Medicaid and Medicare and assuming that paying for long-term care is the same in both programs, reading this post may be beneficial not only to explain the...
Will a trust help you plan for your long-term care needs?
A trust, or legal instrument that transfers title from an owner to a trustee to administer on behalf of the beneficiaries, can complement financial planning in a variety of areas: retirement, long-term care needs, and estate plans. A law firm that focuses on estate...
