Medicaid pays for long-term care. Most people will need living assistance eventually, and Medicare does not pay for custodial care, which is the type of care you would receive in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Although Medicaid can provide coverage for long-term care, what happens when you pass away and Medicaid comes after your assets?  Let our Charlotte elder law attorney explain how Medicaid recovery works and how to be prepared. Medicaid and Long-Term Care Coverage The … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Medicaid Recovery

Dementia is widely recognized as one of the major causes of disability and dependency among seniors in our country. Dementia is a medical condition that results in a decline in memory, thinking, and behavior. It is very common for individuals with dementia to become unable to perform regular daily activities independently. A major problem with dementia is that it increases the risk of seniors wandering off, which puts them in danger. For families with loved ones in nursing homes, our elder law … [Read more...] about Protecting Nursing Home Residents with Dementia

If you’re like most people, chances are that you’ve never even heard of the area of law known as elder law. That’s certainly true if you’re in your younger years when legal concerns all seem to affect everyone on an equal basis. By the time you’re a senior citizen, the laws that directly impact you are likely to encompass topics that seem of little importance to the young. To understand why this will matter once you’re a senior, it is vital to understand just how elder law can impact your life. … [Read more...] about Elder Law Planning and All of its Benefits

When you think about retiring, you probably envision the good times you can have during your active retirement years if you've saved up money. Indeed, your golden years can be among the best years of your life if you take the right steps to prepare for them. Let our nursing home lawyers help you prepare for the potential need for long-term care. The role of Medicare in providing long-term care benefits One of the important pieces of the puzzle will be Medicare coverage. When you are paying … [Read more...] about How Medicare Fits Into Your Long-Term Care Planning

If you are a part of the so-called “sandwich generation” of caregivers, understanding how to prepare yourself for the responsibilities you will face is important and our elder law attorneys can help with your planning. Statistics show that life expectancy in the United States has increased from 47 years to 76 years. Because we are living longer, there is now a larger population of seniors who ultimately need caregivers. We can help those caregivers get ready. What is the Sandwich … [Read more...] about Elder Law Attorneys Recommend Planning for the Sandwich Generation

When Charlotte residents start thinking about elder law issues and estate planning, there are always many questions that come up. Some of those questions are based on common misconceptions about certain elder law issues or about estate planning in general. In this article, a Charlotte elder law attorney will try to clear up some of the most common myths out there. But, if you have any other questions, our Charlotte elder law attorney is happy to answer them for you. Your spouse might not be … [Read more...] about Charlotte Elder Law Attorney Clears Up Common Misconceptions