An elder law attorney suggested the purchase of a vehicle as a way to protect some of my grandma’s assets. While this would be excluded during the Medicaid spend-down, what can we do to prevent the car from being taken by estate recovery after she passes? I was told to do a title transfer from her name to mine after she is qualified for Medicaid. Is it really that simple?
Every person should have a legal will that dictates the wishes of the one who wrote the legal document. This document is considered legal and binding after the person dies. Sometimes, others attempt to challenge a will for several different …
When you are in the process of writing your will, you are trying to think about what will be best for your family members in the years ahead. Unfortunately, even if you have carefully considered all the options while completing …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. At the doctor’s office and want to know if a procedure is covered by Medicare? There is an app for that. Medicare Launches App that gives beneficiaries a quick way …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Thinking about your funeral may not be fun, but planning ahead can be exceedingly helpful for your family. It both lets them know your wishes and assists them during a stressful …
Are you planning to create a will? The main purpose of doing this is so your estate will be distributed to your designated heirs in the manner that you see fit. In order to do so, you will need the …
Are you thinking of establishing an advanced healthcare directive? This is the document that will outline your wishes as to the medical care that you will receive if you become unable to communicate them on your own. For example, your …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. It is a very good idea to create advance directives in order to plan for the possibility that you may one day be unable to make your own medical decisions. …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. A power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can create, but it is also one that can be misused. While it isn’t possible to …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Legendary singer Aretha Franklin was thought to have died without a will, but the recent discovery of handwritten documents in her home are calling that into question. A representative of …
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