by Lisa Dillman | Jan 25, 2021 | Advanced Directives, Advanced Medical Directives, Debt Collection, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, How-to/Information, Income Taxes
Tax season is getting into full swing and that means tax identity thieves are coming out of the woodwork. January 25-29, 2021 is officially Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, a designation started by the Federal Trade Commission. The week is designed to help you learn...
by Lisa Dillman | Dec 1, 2020 | Advanced Directives, Advanced Medical Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Power of Attorney, Senior Health Care
Let’s face it, sometimes our older loved ones are masters at hiding their need for additional care. Many of us have spent hours Googling “Signs my loved one needs more care” and that Google search alone likely indicates a need. However, what do we do when our loved...
by Lisa Dillman | Sep 2, 2020 | Advanced Directives, Advanced Medical Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, How-to/Information, Medicaid, Power of Attorney, Probate
Life Care Planning is Self-Care Life Care Planning takes pressure off your family when it comes to caring for you as you age. But, Life Care Planning is also the biggest gift of self-care that you can give yourself and lasts far longer than a massage or fancy dessert....
by Lisa Dillman | Jun 23, 2020 | Advanced Directives, Advanced Medical Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, How-to/Information, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Power of Attorney
Tips for Families of Long-Term Care Patients During the Pandemic By: Carol Applegate and Lisa Dillman, Attorneys, Applegate & Dillman Elder Law Some senior living facilities are beginning to let family members visit residents outdoors in accordance with state...
by Lisa Dillman | Mar 23, 2020 | Advanced Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
The management and control of COVID-19 relies on a global effort of social distancing. From March 25 through April 7, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has ordered a ”stay at home” order. That means residents should stay in their homes and limit travel to essential...
by Miranda Richard | Mar 12, 2018 | Advanced Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Uncategorized
There are few things in life as devastating as grieving for the loss of a parent who is still alive. Assisting clients with the Medicaid process brings me front and center with those who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and the family members who care for them....