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The Ins and Outs of Guardianship and Conservatorship

Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions unless a court determines ot...

Medicaid’s Power to Recoup Benefits Paid: Estate Recovery and Liens

Federal law requires the state to attempt to recover the long-term care benefits from a Medicaid rec...

Five Reasons to Have a Will

Your will is a legally-binding statement directing who will receive your property at your death. It ...

What to Do If You Are Appointed Guardian of an Older Adult

Being appointed guardian of a loved one is a serious responsibility. As guardian, you are in charge ...

Annual Long-Term Care Survey Finds Steep Rise in Assisted Living Facility Costs Amid Pandemic

All long-term care costs rose sharply in 2020, but assisted living facility costs increased the most...

Veterans’ Disability Benefits

The VA offers two disability programs. Disability compensation is available only for veterans with...

Long-Term Care Benefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses

Long-term care costs can add up quickly. For veterans and the surviving spouses of veterans who need...

Gifts to Grandchildren: What Do UGMA and UTMA Have to Do With Grandma?

What Are Ugma & Utma Accounts? The Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) and the Uniform Transfers...

Medicaid’s Coverage of Nursing Home Care

For better and for worse, Medicaid is the primary method of paying for nursing home care in the Unit...