The practice of planning for incapacity during one’s lifetime as well as distribution of one’s assets upon their passing, with an added focus of planning with long-term care in mind.  The focus of the Elder Law attorney is to help  clients plan for the possibility of needing long-term care while protecting the home and other assets.

A “needs based” State and Federally funded health insurance program for individuals of all ages who meet certain asset and income requirements.

A court appointed individual who is responsible for handling the financial and personal/medical affairs of another person who has been adjudicated incapacitated.

Care designed to meet a person’s health and/or personal needs that can be received in the home, an assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility.

The five year period (60 months) preceding the date an individual submits their application for Medicaid benefits.