Employ Your Kids To Take Care Of You?…Personal-Care Agreements

Issue 35.10

A growing number of families are setting up caregiver contracts,in which adult children are hired to take care of an elderly or disabled family member.  These arrangements,which are called personal-service or personal-care agreements,can help reduce the size [...]

Is Your Trust Revocable – Or Irrevocable?…It Makes A Big Difference To Medicaid

Issue 23.10

The most common trust drafted by an estate planning attorney is a revocable trust.  And,as the name implies,a revocable trust can be revoked,changed,or amended by you at any time.  This kind of trust is very flexible [...]

The Overwhelming Decision On How To Pay For Nursing Home Care… Take The Medicaid Option

Issue 18.10

There is no question people are living longer as a result of medical advances in the health care industry.   National statistics report that 75% of people 65 years of age will require long-term care within their lifetime.  At a national [...]