Most of us know that nursing homes can be very expensive, even if we don't have a loved one already residing in one. The unfortunate reality is that most private health insurance coverage does not include nursing home services. Even those with Medicare coverage may not receive sufficient coverage to make Kentucky nursing homes affordable. So, when it comes to the need for nursing homes, our nursing home lawyers can help you be prepared. Understanding the basics about Medicaid Medicaid is a … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Lawyers Discuss the Benefits of Planning
Look-Back for VA Aid & Attendance
New Asset Transfer Look-Back for VA Aid & Attendance Coming Soon: The Window of Opportunity is Closing Quickly! Background: The VA offers a valuable benefit to wartime veterans through Aid & Attendance, i.e., those who served even 1 day in a time of war and served at least 90 days in one of the branches of the service. The veteran must also have not received a dishonorable discharge. If the veteran is age 65, and the veteran or their spouse can receive assistance in daily … [Read more...] about Look-Back for VA Aid & Attendance
Last Will and Testament 101
Estate Planning: Last Will and Testament 101 I hear people all the time say why do I need a last will; it’s all going to go to my spouse anyway. Then I tell them the following story. I recently ran into an old friend whose spouse had passed away unexpectedly. She soon found out that her spouse did not have a will. She assumed that because they were married, everything would go to her when her spouse passed. Boy was she wrong. When a Kentucky married resident dies without a will, their … [Read more...] about Last Will and Testament 101
Life Changes
Life changes...Heraclitus said, “The only thing that is constant is CHANGE.” As our children create new chapters in their lives and we begin new phases of ours, we look upon these milestones years later and remember life’s changes. As Christina’s children, Ethan and Ella, get ready to go to new schools, Windy’s child, Abigail, embarks on a new journey as she faces school for the first time. Life is constant change. We will all face changes and transitions as we travel through life: going to … [Read more...] about Life Changes
Back to School List – Estate Planning Firm
There are several types of lists you think of when going back to school: supply list, apparel list, must have list, and the list goes on. As you are planning and getting those kiddos back into school, there are several things you should be thinking about too...FINDING THE RIGHT ESTATE PLANNING FIRM. I know, it typically does not rank at the top of the list, but why not let it be at the top of the list this year. You have procrastinated long enough. When you search for the Right Estate … [Read more...] about Back to School List – Estate Planning Firm