by Anna Lakin | Apr 8, 2021 | Advanced Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) are irrevocable trusts that can be valuable tools for Medicaid planning. First of all, let’s focus on what an irrevocable trust is. Revocable trusts can be changed by the trust creator, irrevocable trusts require a third party...
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 | Nov 17, 2020 | Advanced Medical Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, How-to/Information, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
By: Carol Applegate, Attorney and Registered Nurse, Applegate & Dillman Elder Law The diagnosis is in. Unfortunately, you or a loved one is diagnosed with the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. What to do after an Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis can be...
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 30, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, How-to/Information, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Senior Health Care, Special Needs Planning
Elder Care Coordinators As a part of our Life Care Planning practice, each client is assigned an Elder Care Coordinator (ECC) to ensure our firm meets the individual needs of our clients and their families. It is the responsibility of the ECC to develop and maintain...
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...
