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January 19, 2010
An Application must be filed in Probate Court in the county where the prospective ward (the person needing the guardianship) resides. The applicant/prospective guardian must be […]
January 19, 2010
Ideally, a person should execute a durable financial power of attorney and a health care power of attorney, and possible a living will as well, while […]
December 11, 2009
We would all like our parents to live long, healthy, independent lives. However, the reality is that although many of our parents will live long lives, […]
November 5, 2009
As described in more detail in the “Long Term Care Planning- Don’t Despair, Prepare!” post, Medicaid provides free long-term care as long as certain income and […]
November 3, 2009
There are many Medicaid planning strategies designed to transfer assets without incurring a penalty. (See http://www.perlalaw.com/blog/personal-caregiver-agreement/). This blog will explore many of these strategies. One such […]
November 3, 2009
In my previous post http://www.perlalaw.com/blog/hello-world/I discuss the cost of long-term care and the importance of planning for Medicaid. This blog will try to dispel many of […]
October 8, 2009
The living trust can be a beneficial instrument for general estate planning as well as Medicaid planning purposes. The key is having a knowledgeable attorney to help you take advantage of its benefits and avoid its pitfalls. Contact attorney Elizabeth Perla at (440) 333-2503 today to discuss living trusts or other elder law and Medicaid planning issues.
September 9, 2009
With a personal care agreement the caregivee can provide for his or her caregiving loved one and have Medicaid pay for future long term care costs.
September 8, 2009
A former Magistrate with the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and AV rated for 15 straight years, […]
September 8, 2009
Why Should I Plan? Seventy Percent (70%) of people over age 65 will need long term care during their lifetimes. However, as the average annual cost […]