Many people have heard of the annual exclusion for gift tax, but there are several points on this issue that are easily confused. In order for an estate plan to be effective, various concepts must be… more →
Michigan Elder Law & Estate Planninglakewaleselderlawattorney wrote 2 days ago: One of the first steps you should take in any type of Medicaid planning is to get organized. The fir … more →
heritageelderlaw wrote 1 month ago: In the past I have discussed various ways of paying for home care though the Veteran’s programs and … more →
heritageelderlaw wrote 2 months ago: A recent case in Connecticut shows how the fallout from the new Deficit Reduction Act is hurting no … more →
Jerrold Bartholomew wrote 3 months ago: <!– /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:”Cambria Math”; panose- … more →
heritageelderlaw wrote 3 months ago: In today’s day and age advances in medicine have permitted us to extend and preserve life more than … more →
Jerrold Bartholomew wrote 3 months ago: When both spouses of a married couple need nursing home care, the most immediate result is a catast … more →
heritageelderlaw wrote 4 months ago: As days of retirement approach, health problems often become a concern. Inevitable issues such as … more →
heritageelderlaw wrote 5 months ago: Many of my clients are being cared for by loved ones or are providing that kind of care for others. … more →
Jerrold Bartholomew wrote 5 months ago: The Department of Human Services for the State of Michigan has announced new numbers for 2009. Every … more →
Jerrold Bartholomew wrote 5 months ago: It is very common to hear annuities described as “Medicaid friendly.” Most people hearin … more →
heritageelderlaw wrote 5 months ago: According to a recent study, when asked about their most important concerns for the future the elder … more →
Jerrold Bartholomew wrote 10 months ago: Estate recovery has been permitted under the Federal law since 1965. In 1993, the Federal law was ch … more →
blogspert wrote 11 months ago: Our post dated August 5th addressed financial gifts to children. Here we continue the story about Me … more →
Jerrold Bartholomew wrote 12 months ago: I recently received a letter offering a “Certified Copy” of the deed to my home. The of … more →
financeblogger wrote 12 months ago: Until 3 years ago many planners and attorneys spent most of their time helping seniors avoid Med … more →
Jerrold Bartholomew wrote 1 year ago: Any adult caregiver who has control over a parent’s assets (such as by power of attorney, as a trust … more →
Jerrold Bartholomew wrote 1 year ago: Under previous Medicaid policy, applicants for long term care were given the benefit of a doubt most … more →
Russ Golowin wrote 2 years ago: What is the appropriate Medicaid Look-Back period under the DRA? This is an important question for a … more →
Russ Golowin wrote 2 years ago: Check out my Squidoo Lens on Elder Law. It has many links and is generally a portal I’ve crea … more →