When you hear about changes in inheritance law, Medicaid funding, and nursing home issues in the news, you want to know how that will affect you. Learn more by reading our take on the major news stories here.
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Can nursing homes refuse to let me speak to my loved ones? While the coronavirus pandemic has curtailed access to residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities... -
CMS Issues Revised Guidance on Visitation in Nursing Homes Consumer Voice is very pleased to announce that yesterday the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo significantly easing those restrictions. -
When Is It Too Late to Create a Will, Trust or POA? It is crucial to engage in proper legal planning with family members while they are still of sound mind. -
Which Nursing Home Rating System Should You Trust? Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a difficult decision and it can only be made more confusing by the various rating systems. -
Will That Followed Divorce Can Be Probated Vermont’s high court rules that a contract for mutual wills does not invalidate a subsequently executed will, but finds that... -
Law Firm Refers Client to a Third Party And Client Sues A client is suing a Connecticut elder law and estate planning firm for referring her to a financial adviser who has allegedly been involved in... -
Can an Executor and Trustee Sell Property Without Approval? Can an Executor and Trustee Sell Property Without Getting the Beneficiary’s Approval? -
How the Coronavirus Has Brought Ageism into Stark Relief With older Americans being most at risk from the COVID-19 coronavirus, the response to the pandemic is highlighting issues of ageism in the United States. -
Tips for Retiring on a Small Budget Look for ways to trim costs and keep items in solid condition to stretch retirement dollars. -
6 Tips for Dealing With the Aftermath of a Family Hoarder One woman's advice after struggling with handling all her grandmother's stuff