Published on January 13, 2020. Last Updated on December 30, 2025. Most people understand that estate planning is important. They know they should have
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Long-Term Care Insurance: Not Just for Nursing Homes
Published on January 17, 2020. Last Updated on December 23, 2025. Long-term care insurance is one of the most misunderstood topics in estate planning
Your Loved One Just Passed Away: What to Do First
Published on January 24, 2020. Last Updated on December 16, 2025. When a loved one passes away, families are often overwhelmed with emotion, uncertainty,
Supplemental Health Insurance & Medicaid Planning in Pennsylvania
Published on May 27, 2020. Last Updated on December 9, 2025. When families begin the Medicaid planning process, especially in the context of nursing
In-Office or Virtual? The Best Way to Meet With Your Elder Law Attorney
Published on August 25, 2020. Last Updated on November 25, 2025. Estate planning and elder law services have evolved significantly in recent years. You
Having “The Talk” with Your Parents About Their Long-Term Living Situation
Published on May 4, 2021. Last Updated on October 21, 2025. No, this isn’t that talk — it’s not about the birds and the
Insecurity Under the New SECURE Act: What It Means for Your Estate Plan
Published on January 29, 2020. Last Updated on October 14, 2025. On December 20, 2019, Congress passed one of the most significant pieces of
Keep Loved Ones at Home: Legal and Practical Guidance for Family Caregivers
Published on February 10, 2022. Last Updated on October 7, 2025. As an elder law attorney, I can tell you that in all my
How to Help Your Loved One Avoid Isolation: A Guide for Families and Caregivers
Published on March 1, 2022. Last Updated on September 30, 2025. As an elder law attorney, I often see how social isolation can deeply
Maximizing Medicaid: How Asset Protection Plans Can Help You Save Money on Long-Term Care
Medicaid is a government program that provides health coverage to individuals, and it is the leading payor of skilled nursing facility care in the United
Alzheimer’s Disease: The Game Changer
In the mid-90’s, my grandpa Bellomo was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, and I remember watching him progress through the stages of this disease and thinking
Estate planning and the Dysfunctional Family
Over my career as an estate planning and elder law attorney, I swear I have seen just about everything. I cannot remember a fact pattern that











