As retirement approaches, many older adults and their families begin to explore long-term living arrangements that offer comfort, community, and comprehensive care. One increasingly popular option is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). These communities offer a continuum of care—from independent living to assisted living and skilled nursing—all on one campus. While the appeal is … [Read more...] about Understanding Continuing Care Retirement Communities and the Legal Considerations Before Signing a Contract
Long-Term Care Planning for Veterans
The Aid and Attendance (A&A) pension and Housebound benefit are two largely unknown benefits that the Veterans' Administration (VA) offers to qualified veterans, their spouses and, in some cases, their dependents. These benefits provide monthly payments that are added to the monthly VA pension or Survivors Pension that can assist in paying for long term care expenses. These pension benefits … [Read more...] about Long-Term Care Planning for Veterans
Long-Term Care Planning Tips
You have probably been saving for your retirement years since you began working. Have you considered, however, the very real likelihood that you (or a spouse) will need long-term care at some point? If you have not made long-term care planning part of your overall estate plan yet, now is the time to do so. Toward that end, an Bowie Medicaid planning attorney at Sinclair Prosser Gasior offers some … [Read more...] about Long-Term Care Planning Tips
Medicaid Planning is Not Traditional Estate Planning
Some people delay Medicaid planning because they don’t believe they will ever require the services provided by a long-term care skilled nursing facility like a nursing home. Others incorrectly believe that their traditional estate plan which may include a Revocable Living Trust, Property or Financial Power of Attorney and Healthcare Power of Attorney plans for Medicaid. This is not the case and … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning is Not Traditional Estate Planning
Should I Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance?
An important aspect of estate planning is planning for your retirement years. Doing so requires you to do more than just stash as much money away as possible – though saving money certainly is important. Planning for your retirement years should also consider the very real possibility that you, or a spouse, will need long-term care at some point. That possibility may have you considering the … [Read more...] about Should I Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance?
The Importance of Medicaid Planning
A well thought out and successful estate plan should do much more than simply determine how your estate assets are distributed after you are gone. One additional component that should be included in your estate plan is a long-term care planning component. To help you understand why, a Waldorf Medicaid planning attorney at Sinclair Prosser Gasior offers five reasons why Medicaid planning is … [Read more...] about The Importance of Medicaid Planning
Medicaid Planning for Married Couples
"Medicaid Planning for Married Couples" by Attorney Laura Curry (Audio) Medical assistance in Maryland is provided through a joint federal-state program that can pay for care in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility for low-income individuals of all ages. It is important to know and understand the Maryland Medical Assistance, or Medicaid Eligibility Rules when thinking about planning for … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning for Married Couples
Can You Give Away Your Wealth to Get Medicaid?
"Can You Give Away Your Wealth to Get Medicaid?" by Attorney Laura Curry Medicaid is the single largest source of health coverage in the United States and is administered by states, according to federal requirements. It provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. Medicaid is a means-tested … [Read more...] about Can You Give Away Your Wealth to Get Medicaid?
The High Cost of Long Term Care in Maryland – Genworth Report
"The High Cost of Long Term Care in Maryland - Genworth Report" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior The cost of long term care is one of the most significant costs that a family may face in their lifetimes. Each year, Genworth conducts a survey to attempt to gather the most up to date cost of care estimates all over the country. When planning for long term care expenses, it is important to know exactly … [Read more...] about The High Cost of Long Term Care in Maryland – Genworth Report
Aging Gracefully
I met Regina Green 35 years ago. She was 65, recently retired and was my husband Les’ grandmother. She recently passed away at the age of 100. There are many memories I have of her but what I want to share with you today is where she chose to live the last 35 years of her life. Regina was married to Charles Green, a Baltimore City police officer. They were married for over 50 years. … [Read more...] about Aging Gracefully
