How We Can Help Our Veterans
As we take the day to honor our Veterans, both young and old, it is a good time to take note of how many veterans are in need of assistance. It has been a while since I have featured veteran’s benefits on this blog. Today is a perfect day to
HOW EDNA’S ESTATE PLAN COULD DESTROY HER FAMILY
Last week we were discussing how Betty’s estate plan actually destroyed family harmony. This week I’ll share with you Edna’s mistake, one that I see so often. Edna has 3 children, all of whom she loves equally. She came to see me because she wanted to discuss her will. She
How Betty’s Estate Plan Destroyed Her Family
If I have a will does it mean my wishes will be carried out and my property will distributed exactly according to my instructions? Not necessarily. That’s because not all property is probate property, automatically passed by way of a will. And when things don’t work out the way everyone
Can I Be Paid to Provide Care for Mom? (Part 2)
So, we were talking last week about a recent New Jersey case in which Daughter and Mom entered into a life care contract for Daughter to provide personal care services to Mom. Mom then applied for Medicaid and her application was denied. Mom appealed that decision and lost at the
Can I Be Paid to Care for Mom?
In times of crisis, families pull together. Long term care is no different. So much of the care is administered by family members. And it doesn’t take too long before the question is asked. “Can I be paid to care for my mom or dad?” A recent New Jersey case