In November, National Family Caregivers Month, we celebrate the valuable role that family caregivers play. Recent data show that two out of every 5 adults are family caregivers. That means 39% of all adult Americans are caring for a loved one who is sick, disabled, or living with frailties of old age. For those whose […]
Revocable Trusts are familiar to anyone who has considered estate planning. Basically, the Settlor (person creating the Trust) retains complete control over the assets in the trust, can withdraw the principal for any reason, can change the beneficiaries, and can change the successor Trustees. The problem with a Revocable Trust is that whatever you […]
Medicaid Eligibility Medicare is a health-care benefit provided by the federal government to individuals over age 65, or under age 65 and disabled. Medicare covers doctor visits, tests and care provided in a hospital and limited benefits in a nursing home (see below). Medicaid is health insurance for those with limited assets. To qualify, you […]
