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Types of Special Needs Trusts (SNT) First-Party SNT: Funded with the individual’s own assets, like a settlement or inheritance, often with a Medicaid payback provision. Third-Party SNT: Created by family members, funded with their assets, offering more flexibility and...
As a parent or guardian of a child with special needs in Pennsylvania, preparing for their transition to adulthood is a critical step. Turning 18 brings legal and financial changes that can affect eligibility for government benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental...
Asset Protection Strategies When assets are split following a divorce, this can affect your savings meant to cover long-term care costs. We assist our clients in maintaining their long-term estate plan despite changes in circumstances: Irrevocable Trusts: Shield...
Divorce after 50 - often called "gray divorce" - can significantly impact your estate and elder law plans. In Pennsylvania, where long-term care costs can average $12,000 per month, a divorce can complicate asset protection and estate planning. At [nap_names...
As we journey through life, planning for the future becomes increasingly crucial. No matter where you are in life, early elder care planning can make all the difference in ensuring peace of mind and a secure future. At , we understand the...
Estate planning is important for avoiding future catastrophe if you become unable to make decisions for yourself or have not planned for what happens to your property when you die. Estate planning can be tailored to your needs, and LGBTQ+ individuals may have good...
A mental health power of attorney (POA) is a limited authorization appointing someone, typically a family member or other trusted individual, to make mental health treatment decisions if you become unable to do so. Unlike a general health care POA, which covers broad...
Trusts are legal tools within an estate plan that can help you to manage and distribute your assets according to your wishes. There are many different options, and each can help to achieve different goals. Two of the more common are testamentary trusts and living...
Starting on June 11, 2024, important changes to Pennsylvania’s Guardianship Act have been enacted. Act 61 of 2023 was passed to provide greater protections to individuals who are the subject of a guardianship, generally referred to as “alleged incapacitated persons.”...
Medicare covers roughly 65 million people, and most of them stand to benefit from changes that have been gradually coming into place since 2022. Unfortunately, understanding your entitlement to various Medicare benefits and making sure that you don’t run afoul of the...