Leaving a nursing home to return home is a goal for many residents and their families, but it requires careful consideration. While returning home is a good move for some, it won’t work for everyone. A nursing home stay does not have to be permanent. Many residents enter a facility […]
Navigating the Medicaid application process can be complicated, especially if you are applying for long-term care benefits. Hiring an attorney to help you through the process can be extremely helpful. Whether you should prepare and file a Medicaid application by yourself or should hire help depends on answers to the following […]
No parents want their children to fight among themselves after they are gone. Sadly, conflicts often arise, especially when a parent has gifted or loaned money to one child and not others. However, a few key words in your estate plan can minimize the potential for conflict. If you give […]
Prepaying for your funeral is one way to ease the burden on your family following your death and make sure your wishes are carried out. But pre-paid funeral plans come with risks, so you need to exercise care when purchasing a plan. Funerals are expensive and can take a lot […]
Starting Tuesday, December 6th visitors to SSA.gov will experience a fresh homepage and a new design to help them find what they need more easily. “SSA.gov is visited by over 180 million people per year and it is one of our most important tools for providing efficient and equitable access […]
Join Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Heather Kirson, LIVE for expert advice on planning for long-term care, advance directives, VA benefits, Medicaid and more on Thursday, January 12th at 6:00pm, EST. at: The Mark Street Senior Recreation Center 99 East Mark Street, Orlando, FL. 32803 We also offer […]
Medicaid is a state- and federally funded health program for lower-income persons of all ages. For applicants who fall into certain categories, Medicaid imposes specific rules on how much income and resources they can have and still qualify for benefits. Each state has different rules for how much an applicant […]
We need your help to advance critical research and provide care and support. This winter solstice luminary symbolizes that together, the strength of our light can outshine the darkness of Alzheimer’s. Join the Alzheimer’s Assocation and The Elder Law Center of Kirson & Fuller on December 21st, the winter […]
If your loved one is entering a nursing home, you may worry whether you could be liable for their care. Under federal law, a facility cannot require a family member or friend to co-sign an admission agreement and take on personal liability. However, nursing homes around the country still try […]
For the first time in more than 10 years, Medicare Part B enrollees will see some of their costs decline. In an announcement issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency outlined changes to the premium, deductible, and co-payment amounts for numerous Medicare costs taking effect in 2023. Medicare Part […]
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