long-term care – Page 2 – The Perla Law Firm

February 7, 2011

How to Save the Money Your Parents Worked For

Long-term care is not cheap. In fact, it is down-right expensive. The average annual cost of a nursing home room in the Cleveland Metropolitan area is […]

February 7, 2011

Medicaid Planning-It’s Probably Not What you Think

When I talk about Medicaid planning with people, I sometimes get negative responses. As one woman stated, “You mean, give Dad’s money away.” Often people believe […]

January 18, 2011

When Should I Apply for My Social Security Retirement Benefits- An Essential Checklist

So you’re approaching 62 or maybe 66 and you’re wondering, is it time to tap into my social security retirement benefits? Or maybe you’re in the retirement planning stages and wondering how best to leverage your benefits. Either way, reviewing the following checklist of factors should help you arrive at an answer.

October 12, 2010

Cleveland Elder Law Attorney Elizabeth L. Perla Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has welcomed Cleveland elder law attorney Elizabeth L. Perla as an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims […]