April 1, 2015

The California Department of Health Services has issued the revised “Spousal Resource Allowance” and “Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance” figures for 2015. These are...

March 1, 2015

Many with Parkinson’s Disease use physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy services to maintain their quality of life and independence. Unfortunately, Medicare limits or “caps”...

November 30, 2014

As the month of December is upon us, many of us get caught up with end of year planning. There are various techniques individuals...

April 29, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) is unconstitutional. This clears the way for...

March 29, 2014

Making the decision to provide care at home for your spouse is a huge decision that affects both spouses, and all others in the...

March 29, 2014

Estate planning means much more than preparing a Last Will and Testament or tax planning for the disposition of your assets upon your death;...

January 31, 2014

When offering legal advice, one of the first things we recommend to our clients is that they must have a well-drafted power of attorney. A...

December 31, 2013

Applying for Medicaid benefits can be a daunting process. The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 increased the look-back period for nursing home applications from...

May 1, 2013

Congress and the Obama administration continue to discuss the budget deficit, and cuts to Medicare are a part of the discussion. The Medicare sustainable...

March 29, 2013

 March 1, 2013 — In the wake of the January 2013 repeal of the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act, Congress legislated...

December 29, 2012

As the President and Congress inched closer to a “grand bargain,” NAELA and its elder law attorney clients remain concerned with the uncertainty of the estate...

November 3, 2012

Many people do their own estate planning with the use of inexpensive self-help computer programs and downloads from the internet. While many of those...

May 2, 2012

Elder and Special Needs Law Attorneys across the country educate people with disabilities, seniors, and their families on legal Options this May. The National Academy...

April 7, 2012

Taking care of an elderly or chronically ill family member is a major commitment in terms of time, money, and emotion. Are you prepared...

April 19, 2011

Long term care planning is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself and your family. It is a process of financial...