Planning for Medicaid for a Single or Widowed Person in a Nursing Home
Posted on April 4, 2022 by shieldsandboris
It's a common scenario: one spouse needs to go into a nursing home while the other one needs to support themselves at home. The couple needs Medicaid assistance to pay for this expensive care. The "community spouse" has options to shield their assets from being used to pay for their spouse's expensive nursing home care.
Don’t Be A Victim of a Social Security Scam?
Posted on March 27, 2022 by shieldsandboris
Sadly, one of the most common scams targets recipients of social security. For example, several years ago, several social security beneficiaries received emails claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. It looked official and asked the recipients to click on a link that would offer additional protection for their benefits.
Should You Share Your Financial Info with Your Kids?
Posted on March 27, 2022 by shieldsandboris
It’s not uncommon for people to keep their finances secret from their children, even their adult children. They rarely share how much money they make, how much they tuck away to savings, or how much they spend in a year. However, most attorneys and financial advisors will tell you that this isn’t the best choice.
Common Myths and Misconceptions About Assisted Living
Posted on March 27, 2022 by shieldsandboris
For many people, the idea of assisted living is not something they want to think about. However, there are a lot of myths out there about this type of senior housing. Here we look at some of those common myths and explain the truth about what you need to know about assisted living.
A Guide to Alzheimer's Care
Planning for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease can be complicated. Proper planning in advance can help alleviate many frustrations as the disease progresses. The time to act is now. Learn the steps for proper planning from our eBook to ensure that things are handled according to your wishes and that you’ve taken the best steps possible to protect your loved ones and your family’s financial security.
When Someday Arrives
We wrote this book for retirees and child caregivers as a tool to allow you to stay at home as long as possible and as a guide of what to do if you or a loved one cannot stay at home. We believe every family has a legacy to protect, and it is our job to protect that legacy. The greatest risk to today’s retiree is a long-term care health crisis. Request your copy today to prepare for what the future holds.
What To Do When A Loved One Dies
Consumers and financial planners, use this book as a down-to-earth primer of estate planning and elder law! Learn about the duties, rights, and responsibilities of the executor or administrator of an estate and what you should expect from competent legal counsel when you have to probate an estate. Find tools such as a guide to help you retain competent counsel and even an estate organizer so you can organize your own affairs.
Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home
Take back control of your life and provide excellent long-term care for your aging loved ones without going broke in the process. Find creative financial strategies to protect your assets and the quality of care you receive. In addition, learn about little-known tax incentives, how to choose the right home care providers, long-term care facilities, and how to manage the crisis.