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VA Benefits: What is Aid and Attendance? Aid and Attendance is a monthly pension benefit available to qualifying Veterans and surviving spouses of qualifying Veterans who need the aid and attendance of another person to perform the personal functions required for daily living. This brochure contains information about the Aid and Attendance qualification requirements, the dollar [...]
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Recent articles in area newspapers advise us that financial exploitation of vulnerable adults is on the rise, and billboards on the highways advise us to protect the vulnerable adult. Michigan’s current economic conditions may push even the most “trustworthy” person to commit crimes against unsuspecting vulnerable adults. You should be aware of those certain adults [...]
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Long Term Care Planning We have heard the reports . . . we are living longer than our ancestors. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee good physical and mental health as we age. The thought of losing our independence because our body is frail or our memory is gone is frightening. Too often we ignore that which [...]
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Medicare Federal government health care program for those age 65 or older and for some disabled individuals. Medicare has many parts: Part A -” hospital coverage and Part B -” physician and outpatient coverage and Part D -” prescription coverage. There is limited coverage for skilled nursing home and in-home care. It does not cover [...]
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The number one question from people who need to get a loved one eligible for Medicaid is: How can we keep assets? Fortunately, if you do some careful planning, there are a few ways to increase the assets that an applicant can keep. Download our helpful brochure for some information on where to start. Download PDF
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Enactment of Medicaid Estate Recovery Program – July 25, 2008 By Nancy Ann Hornacek As an estate planning attorney, I am aware that changes in the law impact a client’s estate plan. The purpose of this article is to familiarize you with Michigan’s recently enacted Medicaid estate recovery program. Estate recovery is a program by [...]
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How can we preserve some of our life savings and still pay for the nursing home?
The No. 1 question we hear from people who need to obtain Medicaid assistance in order for their spouse to stay in a nursing home is: How can we preserve some of our life savings and still pay for the nursing home? Most people do not know that Michigan Law allows a married couple to [...]
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