by Jill Burzynski | Jun 25, 2018 | Blog, Financing Long Term Care, Medicaid, News Article, Veterans' Benefits
Sometimes we deal with seniors who want us to prepare a deed gifting the home to their children. Some believe that they could wait out the five year ineligibility period and obtain Medicaid. We always try to convey to the prospective callers that such actions can...
by Jill Burzynski | May 18, 2018 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Financing Long Term Care, Health Care Advocacy, Medicaid, News Article
The early stages of dementia are often recognized by family members first. Most patients and their families are not entirely surprised when a diagnosis of dementia is made by a physician. The patient and the family have probably been noticing subtle changes for some...
by Jill Burzynski | Mar 30, 2018 | Blog, Financing Long Term Care, Medicaid, News Article
Often we are working with our clients to attain Medicaid eligibility. Medicaid is especially important in the context of skilled nursing; because of the expense involved and the benefit available for institutional care through Medicaid. However, if you or your loved...
by Jill Burzynski | Mar 9, 2018 | Blog, Financing Long Term Care, Life Style, News Article, Veterans' Benefits
Many of our clients must face the choice of whether to stay home or move into an independent or assisted living community. How do you know when it is time to make a move? Staying at home is familiar, and comforting. You know where everything is, and can predict what...
by Jill Burzynski | Mar 4, 2018 | Blog, Financing Long Term Care, News Article, Veterans' Benefits
We often file claims for Veterans or their spouses for financial help from the VA. The purpose of this article is to explain in more detail the procedure for obtaining Aid & Attendance. When we are filing for Aid & Attendance we need to demonstrate several...
by Jill Burzynski | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Financing Long Term Care, Medicaid, News Article
Filial responsibility is the legal concept that a family member may be liable for another’s debts merely based upon the family relationship. While these laws have not been enforced very frequently, the concept could have devastating effects for families taking care of...
