Paul B. PlantJan 17, 20192 min readTrustsHow Does Medicaid Treat IncomeThe basic Medicaid Rule for nursing home residents is that they must all of their income, minus certain deductions, for their care. These...
Paul B. PlantMar 14, 20183 min readElder LawThings to Consider Before Signing a Contract for Assisted LivingWhen someone gets ready to move into an assisted living facility there will inevitably be a lot of paperwork involved. Much of that...
Paul B. PlantMar 8, 20183 min readTrustsRole Reversal: Discussing Estate Planning with Aging ParentsThe parent-child relationship is pretty well defined. Children generally don’t advise their parents. It’s the other way around. However,...
Paul B. PlantDec 5, 20172 min readTrustsNursing Home Costs Rise Sharply in 2017Elderlawanswers.com reports that the median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455.00 a year,...
Paul B. PlantMar 16, 20173 min readElder LawMedicaid Protections for the Healthy SpouseMedicaid law provides special protections for the spouses of Medicaid applicants to make sure the spouses have the minimum support needed...
Paul B. PlantDec 30, 20153 min readTrustsSelecting the Right Nursing Home for a Loved OneSelecting a nursing home for a loved one is one of the most important and difficult decisions that you may be asked to make. This...
Paul B. PlantFeb 17, 20153 min readElder LawWhat Medicare Doesn’t CoverI’m about to sign up for Medicare Part A and B and would like to find out what they don’t cover so I can avoid any unexpected costs down...