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January 19, 2010

How do I get Appointed Guardian of an Incompetent?

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

How do I Know if I Need a Power of Attorney or a Guardianship?

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

Babyboomers Need to Talk to Their Aging Parents about a Long-term Care Plan

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

Medicaid Waiver Programs- Alternatives to the Nursing Home

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

Using an Irrevocable Trust to Plan for Medicaid

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

Why do I Need to Plan for Medicaid? (Ie. Why Can’t I Just Give My Assets to My Children?)

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

Know What a Living Trust Can Do for You (And What it Can’t Do For You)

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

Personal Caregiver Agreement

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

About the Law Offices of Randall M. Perla

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

Long Term Care Planning- Don’t Despair, Prepare!

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 […]

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