by Jerome Porter | Nov 4, 2022 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
You might wonder what estate planning and elder law entail and how they differ as you plan for your future, both financially and health-wise. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law are for different stages in...
by Jerome Porter | Oct 21, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Elder Law
There is nothing better than good news on the health front these days. Now there are some, for the huge numbers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Researchers have found links...
by Jerome Porter | Oct 7, 2022 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Elder law and estate planning are often used interchangeably, but there are significant differences between them. While some overlap exists between the two, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging...
by Jerome Porter | Sep 30, 2022 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Trauma or disease can make anyone incapacitated. People experience it every day, unfortunately. With this knowledge, many people like to prepare in advance for the kind of treatment they want in the event of cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, stroke, and brain...
by Jerome Porter | Sep 23, 2022 | Elder Law
In the event that you believe you won’t be able to qualify for Medicaid benefits due to your income or asset limits, think again. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility services, you may meet health eligibility rules for a Medicaid...
by Jerome Porter | Sep 2, 2022 | Elder Law
A loved one should not give gifts if there is a possibility that he or she may need Medicaid assistance in the near future. This can be sad if that person gets joy out of generosity. But gifts in that situation can turn out to be very, very expensive. Medicaid is the...