News & Analysis as of August 23, 2025

Estate Planning

+ Follow

Medicaid is a partnership program between states and the federal government to provide healthcare coverage for lower income individuals, people with disabilities, older people, and certain families with... more +

Elder Law Is for Everyone Part 1: Long-Term Care Planning

Rivkin Radler LLP on 8/6/2025

Notwithstanding the concept of a “youth culture,” we all want the chance to grow old and live life on our terms, which takes thoughtful planning. Elder law planning is as important as having a healthy lifestyle and planning...more

An Elder Care Lawyer Can Help You Get Medicaid Home Care

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. on 3/25/2025

Many seniors prefer to age in place with home care assistance. Medicaid can provide financial assistance for home care, but eligibility requirements vary by state and can be complex....more

Myth Busters: Dispelling 5 Myths About Medicaids Long-Term Care Coverage

Ruder Ware on 3/13/2019

Did you know that Medicaid is the largest source of funding for nursing home care? Medicaid, often called Medical Assistance or Title 19, has many rules that are confusing, and thus a mystery to many people. Even more of a...more

Will the Nursing Home Take My House?

Ruder Ware on 2/11/2019

When faced with the possibility of paying for nursing home care, many people I meet with are concerned about what will happen to their house. Inevitably, I am asked, “Will the nursing home take my house?” To protect the...more

Three Reasons Why Giving Your House to Your Children Isn't the Best Way to Protect It From Medicaid

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. on 12/15/2017

You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. While this fear is well-founded, transferring the home to your children is usually not the best way to protect it....more

5 Results

View per page