by Noel Izar | Jun 7, 2024 | Blog
Have you ever thought you could just skip estate planning documents? There are potential traps in trying to DIY your legal work. Often, clients think they have solved their division of assets (after their death) by making up an informal estate plan of their own...
by Noel Izar | May 31, 2024 | Blog
Physical activity vs. exercise-those words are often used interchangeably, but should they be? While it is true that exercise is a form of physical activity, not all physical activity is considered exercise. For seniors specifically, both physical activity and...
by Noel Izar | May 24, 2024 | Blog
Seniors should be aware of Medicare’s 3-day hospital rule. There are significant implications for beneficiaries of Medicare, particularly those who may need skilled-nursing facility care after a hospitalization. Inpatient Status is Critical To be eligible for Medicare...
by Noel Izar | May 17, 2024 | Blog
What happens if you decide to move to another state while you are receiving Medicaid for healthcare needs? Or what about those Medicaid recipients who move to Florida from another state? Does Medicaid move with you from state to state? Medicaid Basics Remember...
by Noel Izar | May 10, 2024 | Blog
The month of May is when our nation celebrates the contributions of Americans aged 65 and older. Americans have been doing this each May since President Kennedy made the official declaration in 1963. To show its support, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys,...
by Noel Izar | Apr 26, 2024 | Blog
Many of our clients have the situation of one spouse needs nursing home care, and the other “well” spouse still lives at home. When we get the chance to work with families on financial planning, we often can have the “sick” spouse’s nursing home bill largely covered...