As our parents age, the primary questions adult children face are (1) who is going to provide needed care, and (2) in what setting will
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How to Pay for Long-Term Care
At the end of the day, there are three main ways to pay for long-term care: 1. Pay privately. 2. Pay with your long-term care
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
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
How Soon is Soon Enough to get a Life Care Plan?
A life care plan is a living, breathing, document that provides for you as you age. It is a tool that helps you plan for
Happy National Caregiver Day
One of the most overlooked and underappreciated groups are caregivers. Whether the caregivers are professionals or family members trying to help informally, caregivers are the
Get Ready George Jetson
I recently attended the national Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA) conference in Alexandria, Virginia. The speakers were terrific, but two got my undivided
Keep Our Loved Ones at Home
I have never had a client tell me that they want to go to a nursing home. Almost daily in my practice I hear that
The Five Must-Knows of Long-Term Care Planning
Long-term care is often very overwhelming and scary time of a person’s life. Having specialized in helping families through this tumultuous process for over 15