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Role Reversal: Taking Care of Aging Parents

March 2, 2013 by John Kuhn, Estate Planning Attorney

As your parents get older you must try your best to work together as a family. It can be difficult for some senior citizens to accept the reality of reduced capabilities setting in, but be this as it may it is up to the children to take the appropriate actions. When you look at the statistics you see that the majority of senior citizens require some form of living assistance eventually. Some people receive in-home care, and more often than not this care is provided by family members and/or … [Read more...] about Role Reversal: Taking Care of Aging Parents

Filed Under: Elder Law, Incapacity Planning Tagged With: Elder Law, Incapacity Planning, Nursing Homes

Great Health, Long Life … Long-Term Care

February 13, 2013 by John Kuhn, Estate Planning Attorney

We are all aware of the benefits that go along with a healthy lifestyle. As they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away and when you feel good you really enjoy an enhanced quality of life. Entering into your retirement years on a positive note feeling good physically is fantastic, and it is certainly a goal that we should all strive to attain. The above having been said, it is wise to be pragmatic when looking ahead toward the twilight years that will follow your active retirement … [Read more...] about Great Health, Long Life … Long-Term Care

Filed Under: Elder Law Tagged With: Elder Law, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes

Consult With Lawyer Before Signing Nursing Home Contract

December 13, 2012 by John Kuhn, Estate Planning Attorney

Sometimes you can get some insight from a relevant court case that you read about, and with this in mind we would like to share a ruling that recently took place in the state of Connecticut that is of interest to people within the elder law community. South Carolina elder law attorneys will always tell you to engage legal advice before entering into contracts that could have serious financial implications. The case that we are referring to (Cook Willow Health Center v. Judy Andrien) revolves … [Read more...] about Consult With Lawyer Before Signing Nursing Home Contract

Filed Under: Elder Law Tagged With: Elder Law, Medicaid, Nursing Homes

Senior Citizen Loses Long-Term Care Insurance Suit

November 30, 2012 by John Kuhn, Estate Planning Attorney

There was a court case resolved in the state of Kentucky recently that is interesting to people who are in the field of elder law. This case underscores the reason why it is a good idea to discuss matters with a legal professional before you take actions that you may regret later on. Back in 1992 Jeanne Crutchfield obtained long-term care insurance in anticipation of the possibility of the need for living assistance at some point in the future. Unfortunately Ms. Crutchfield was diagnosed with … [Read more...] about Senior Citizen Loses Long-Term Care Insurance Suit

Filed Under: Elder Law, Retirement Planning Tagged With: Elder Law, Long-Term Care Insurance, Nursing Homes

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