Part of long term care planning may involve the decision that a loved one can no longer adequately be taken care of at home and needs to be placed in a nursing home. This is one of the hardest decisions to make since no one really wants to go to a nursing home, and...
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Long Term Care Planning
Long Term Care Planning usually involves the review of how to pay for long term care in the event of disability and/or incapacity, including a discussion of Medicaid or Medical Assistance. Why do this? Well, the average cost of nursing home care in 2014 in...
Estate Planning
Estate planning, including the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, is a way to be prepared and to plan ahead for life's eventualities, whether it is disability, incapacity or death. It is a good idea to review your family's financial situation and insurance....
Powers of Attorney versus Joint Bank Accounts
If you go to a bank, or other type of financial institution, to add Agents under Powers of Attorney to your account, do not let the bank convince you to set up a joint account. Why not? As an attorney, I am frequently asked this question. Well, Agents under Powers of...

