There is a difference between the solutions offered with traditional estate planning and the solutions available using Elder Law techniques. Traditional Estate Planning clients are motivated to minimize or eliminate death taxes, a court probate of their affairs after death and decide who will receive their assets. As an Elder Law attorney, I address the…
DetailsMargaret and Al have been frugal all their lives and made a habit of putting money aside every paycheck. Now they are in their seventies and plan to leave everything they have to their son Lee, when they both die. They have not told Lee, but they never liked his wife. The Barkleys want to…
DetailsWe have no money in this country. We all know that. How does this impact on you if you need to pay for residential long-term care in a nursing home, assisted living or in your own home? There are two government programs that are available to seniors to help pay for care – Medicare and…
DetailsBy: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Sam had a cough that started about 10 days ago, and he became so uncomfortable it was difficult to breathe. We ended up spending 7 hours in the doctor’s office and E.R. until they decided what to do. Did you know there…
DetailsBasic Comparison Points for Medicaid Institutional Benefit vs. Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit For the State of Idaho Issue Aid and Attendance (A&A) Medicaid Institutional Asset Test for a Single Person The person can keep …. Note: There are other assets allowed, the information presented here is general. [Other assets include cash, CDs, investments, 2nd home,…
DetailsI remember as a child, sitting at the Thanksgiving table and listening to the adults share stories about their lives and the lives of their long dead family and friends. I heard new stories and the same stories year after year and only slightly paid attention (because I was young and somewhat stupid). Now the…
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