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Colleen Consolo From Consolo & Harbison Law Firm Joins Slutsky Elder Law As A Guest Contributor Have you taken custody of your grandchildren for any reason? Do you know you can pursue support as...
View ArticleWhich way should you go with Medicare?
Marty Sherman from Sherman Insurance Consulting, LLC Joins Slutsky Elder Law as a Guest Contributor Medicare is Health Insurance that is available for people 65 and older. Also, it is available for...
View ArticleCan I Give My Kids $16,000 a Year?
Q: Can I Give My Kids $16,000 a Year? A: If you have it to give, you certainly can, but there may be consequences should you apply for Medicaid long-term care coverage within five years after each...
View ArticleMy Mother-In-Law is on the Deed to My House. If She Moves Into a Nursing...
Q: My mother-in-law is on the deed to my wife’s and my home. If she moves into a nursing home, will Medicaid try to claim an interest in my home? How can I prevent them from doing this? Must I transfer...
View ArticleWhat is Caregiver Burnout?
Alex Milzer from Senior Directory joins Slutsky Elder Law as a Guest Contributor A caregiver is someone who provides physical and emotional support for another individual, usually a senior citizen,...
View ArticlePlanning for Long Term Care as You Age
Over the past two decades, long-term care has rapidly become one of the biggest expenses for American seniors. Even if you have a sizable nest egg saved up, your funds could be quickly depleted if you...
View ArticleMedicaid Eligibility: 2022 Income, Asset, & Care Requirements
Medicaid is a public assistance program jointly funded by federal and state governments that millions of Americans depend on to cover their medical expenses. For American seniors, Medicaid is even more...
View ArticleCan I Transfer Mom’s Life Insurance to Help Her Qualify for Medicaid?
Q: Can I Transfer Mom’s Life Insurance to Help Her Qualify for Medicaid? The nursing home has initiated a Medicaid application for my mother but I have not yet been contacted. Her life insurance...
View ArticleWill Your Estate Need to Go Through Probate in Pennsylvania?
As you go about the process of estate planning, there are many factors you will need to consider. One of those factors is probate. The term probate refers to the legal process by which a will is...
View ArticleAsset Protection While in a Nursing Home
The cost of skilled medical care has risen dramatically over the past two decades, and today it is the biggest threat to a person’s savings. Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey places the median cost...
View ArticleThe “No Surprises Act” – Does it Really Protect Patients from Unexpected Bills?
After years of debate, Congress passed a piece of legislation as part of its 2020 omnibus spending bill known as the “No Surprises Act,” or NSA. This law took effect on January 1st, 2022, and is...
View ArticleOregon Ends Residency Rule for Medically Assisted Suicide
Oregon made history in March 2022 by becoming the first state to repeal its residency requirements for medically assisted suicide after an advocacy group challenged them as being unconstitutional. This...
View ArticleWhen is it better to take a pension versus a lump sum payout?
Q: When is it better to take a pension versus a lump sum payout? A: As always, it depends. If you are in good health and/or married, in most cases the pension is the better deal. With most pensions...
View ArticleBill Introduced to Repeal Medicaid Estate Recovery
Did you know that some recipients of Medicaid benefits like long-term nursing care can be subject to the seizure of their assets after they pass away? Under current federal law, each state’s Medicaid...
View Article2021’s States with the Best Elder Abuse Protections
The elderly are one of the top groups targeted for abuse, whether that abuse is physical, mental, or financial. Many of the victims of elder abuse never get the justice they deserve because they are...
View Article6 Things You Need to Know About Caregiving
With about 20% of adults in America currently providing unpaid health or supportive care to a loved one, there is a good chance you could end up serving as a caregiver at some point in the future....
View ArticleWhat Estate Plan Documents Should My Elderly Parents Have?
At Slutsky Elder Law, we regularly advise people who want to develop an estate plan that will help them and their loved ones have a secure future no matter what happens to them. Oftentimes, we also...
View ArticleFive Steps to Developing a Proper Estate & Elder Law Plan
Making a plan for the future can give you and your loved one’s peace of mind. With an estate plan and elder law plan in place, you can ensure the people you care about most will be provided for if you...
View ArticleAvoid These 5 Costly Medicare Mistakes
Millions of Americans are currently enrolled in Medicare, and if you are getting close to the eligibility age, you probably have lots of questions about this program. The truth is that while Medicare...
View ArticleKeeping Your Emergency Contacts and Medical Information Updated for First...
In an emergency, it is crucial that emergency personnel are able to easily access your medical history and emergency contacts. If you are severely injured or incapacitated, you may not be able to...
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