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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 of a parent’s […]

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 and can be […]

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 average nursing home […]