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Category Archives for Medicaid and Asset Protection
Retirement Assets and Medicaid Eligibility
In order to become eligible for Medicaid benefits for home health care or nursing home care, an individual must have less than the resource allowance amount as set by the […]
Continue readingCona Elder Law Secures Over $500,000 in Medicaid Reimbursement for One Resident
A.D., a 20-year-old long-term resident of a skilled nursing facility, had permanent physical and mental disabilities suffered at birth. A.D. lived in the community and received Medicaid community benefits through […]
Continue readingProtecting Assets in a Crisis: All is not Lost
A loved one needs immediate nursing home care and has not planned ahead. Will the family have to spend-down all assets? Luckily, no. It is still possible to protect one-half of […]
Continue readingWho Will Mind Mom? Check Her Contract
Seniors Turn to Written Agreements to Compensate Relatives as Caregivers; Reducing Estate SizeBy Jennifer B. Cona, Esq.TRISH RICHERT recently signed a blinding employment contract. In exchange for taking care of a […]
Continue readingWhen Planning For Medicaid Leads to Estate Litigation
Family agreements offer way to avoid disputes within families after death of parentsBy Jennifer B. Cona, Esq. MORE SENIORS and their families are becoming aware of elder law and specific planning […]
Continue readingPlanning Ahead to Avoid a Family Fight
Call it the ultimate, unintended consequence: a plan intended to preserve your children’s inheritance that triggers a family feud instead. “We’re seeing more litigation among family members as a result […]
Continue readingThe Perils of Funeral Prepayment Plans
Tips on shopping for funeral goods and services. Shopping around for the most suitable and affordable funeral goods and services is a wise consumer idea. However, be extremely cautious about paying […]
Continue readingWhat Is a Trust And How Does a Trust Protect Assets?
As you plan for your or your loved one’s needs, what steps should you be taking to protect assets? Should you set up a trust and if so, how do […]
Continue readingViewpoint: Expand Senior Care
By Jennifer B. Cona, Esq. Sen. Kemp Hannon, R-Garden City, once again has his eye on the ball regarding the elderly with an effort to push through legislation that would streamline […]
Continue readingMedicare Coverage for Rehab or Nursing Home: Watch Out for the 3-Day Hospital Stay
It is commonly understood that if an individual is transferred from a hospital directly to a nursing home or rehabilitation center, s/he will be entitled to Medicare coverage for a […]
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