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Practical insights on estate planning, probate, trust administration, elder law, and protecting your family's future.
The Role of a Medicaid Planning Attorney
The laws that govern Medicaid are constantly changing and so too are the appropriate planning strategies.
Independence and Estate Planning
Personal independence—the ability to stay in charge of our own lives—is something we should aim for all year long and is the subject of this month’s post.
Medicaid Planning with Annuities for Married Couples
If you or a loved one is facing the need for long term care, that is nursing home, assisted living or home care, you know how expensive it is. Medicaid planning utilizes legal and financial strategies to qualify for government programs like Medicaid to pay for long term care and save you and your family money.
When Should I Apply for My Social Security Retirement Benefits- An Essential Checklist
So you’re approaching 62 or maybe 66 and you’re wondering, is it time to tap into my social security retirement benefits? Or maybe you’re in the retirement planning stages and wondering how best to leverage your benefits. Either way, reviewing the following checklist of factors should help you arrive at an answer.
Know What a Living Trust Can Do for You (And What it Can't Do For You)
The living trust can be a beneficial instrument for general estate planning as well as Medicaid planning purposes. The key is having a knowledgeable attorney to help you take advantage of its benefits and avoid its pitfalls. Contact attorney Elizabeth Perla at (440) 333-2503 today to discuss living trusts or other elder law and Medicaid planning issues.