Estate planning is a very important process in securing your financial future and protecting your assets. One very important aspect of estate planning, especially in relation to Medicaid eligibility, is the five year lookback period. This rule plays a huge role in how...
What is Medicaid Payback? Medicaid payback, or what some people refer to as Medicaid estate recovery or Medicaid clawback, is the process in which state Medicaid programs seek reimbursement for long-term care costs paid on behalf of a Medicaid recipient after their...
Understanding Key Elder Law Terms Elder law encompasses many legal terms and concepts that even lawyers sometimes may find challenging. Whether you are planning for your own future or that of a loved one, this is an important area in which to gain a basic...
Understanding Long-Term Care Medicaid With the aging of the population, many Americans find their need for long-term care services increasing. For most of these people, long-term care coverage under Medicaid becomes an important lifeline. At Antanavage Farbiarz, our...
When to Hire an Elder Law Attorney? As we grow older, wading through the often complex legal waters surrounding healthcare, finances, and estate planning can be daunting. An Elder Law Attorney is a professional who addresses the singular needs of seniors and their...
Nursing Home Abuse: Identifying Signs and Taking Action Few issues are as difficult to digest as the abuse of some of our most helpless citizens-nursing home abuse. Our population is aging, and families are placing more and more trust in nursing homes and long-term...
