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A recent New Jersey appeals court case demonstrates how important it is for families to come up with a long-term care plan before an emergency

The phrase "life estate" often comes up in discussions of estate and Medicaid planning, but what exactly does it mean? A life estate is a

In a marriage, unfortunately, one spouse often becomes ill before the other.  In the event that one spouse needs nursing home care an attorney will

Clients frequently tell me they want to add a child as a joint owner on their accounts and assets for “convenience”. There are numerous reasons

We often see clients who were advised by a bank teller or other professional to simply add their children as the joint owners on their

Most people as they age prefer to stay home, and most families would like them to stay at home as long as possible. Families in

The phrase "life estate" often comes up in discussions of estate and Medicaid planning, but what exactly does it mean? A life estate is a

On the issue of the transfer of assets upon death, Pennsylvania answered, TAX THEM!, in the form of the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax, which taxes assets

Millennials, do you have estate planning documents in place? No? Why not? Is it because you think you don’t really have any assets, so you

Most long-term care involves assisting with basic personal needs rather than providing medical care. The long-term care community measures personal needs by looking at whether

Although voting is the hallmark of a democracy, it isn't easy if you are in a long-term care facility. Nursing home and other long-term care

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is tomorrow. Recognized annually on June 15, this day is intended to unite communities around the world in raising awareness