I’ve often heard people say, “With time comes wisdom.” When I first started practicing law, I was trained to always keep clients’ original documents at
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3 Common Reasons People Seek Out An Elder Law Attorney
I am very blessed to have been practicing law for almost 20 years with most of those years having specialized in Estate Planning and Elder
Time to Declutter
At Bellomo & Associates, we understand the emotional and logistical challenges that come with managing an estate after the passing of a loved one. It’s
Planning Options for Unsupported Elders or Elder Orphans
Unsupported elders or elder orphans are individuals in the elder community who face social and/or physical isolation without any available known family members or designated
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
It’s Not Enough Just to Have Documents
Protecting your health and well-being is a top priority, especially as we get older. One important way to safeguard yourself is by creating a health
My Journey In Life Care Planning
For about 20 years, I have worked as an estate planning and elder law attorney. I consider myself lucky to have become a certified elder
Community Health Choices in Pennsylvania
As an estate planning attorney, it’s important to be aware of programs like the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver that can help your clients as they
Time to Declutter
Years ago, my best friend’s parents passed away in an airplane accident. I vividly remember going to their house with my mother to bring food
Why Estate Recovery Sounds Worse Than It Is
We recently received a distressed call from a husband that we represented about a year ago on a long-term Medicaid application for his wife who
Why Didn’t the Nursing Facility Tell Us?
I recently met with a client whose husband was placed in the nursing facility about four years ago due to dementia. She did everything she
Understanding Deeds and Tenancy-Related Lingo
There are three main types of legal ownership of property. The first, “Tenancy by the Entireties” is reserved for married couples. If the property is