What Rights Do Nursing Home Residents Have?
Federal and state regulations provide nursing home residents with various rights. Some of those rights are as follows: (1) Residents have a right to know their medical condition and can participate …
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What Are The Income And Resource Levels For Medicaid?
Income cap states limit income to three times the SSI benefit level. In 1997 the benefit level is $484 per month and the income cap is $1,452. No spend down is allowed and any excess will …
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How Trusts Can Help You Protect your Adult Children in the Event of Your Death
Parents do not stop worrying about or protecting their children once their children turn 18. While parents are living they can help their children by providing the financial support that they deem appropriate, if they able to do so. But, what happens if a parent passes away and still wants to protect his or her adult children? Is there any legal way to provide financial support …
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Why Everyone, Even Young People, Need an Estate Plan
Many young people are hesitant to consult an attorney about creating an estate plan. They may believe that death is far away or that they don’t have enough assets to make estate planning important. However, estate planning is important for all adults regardless of age or assets. An Estate Plan Can Help You if You Injured or Ill A properly drafted estate plan can help …
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