Are You Afraid of Losing Your Home When You Apply for Medicaid? Don’t Be

Are You Afraid of Losing Your Home When You Apply for Medicaid Don’t Be

A big concern among people moving into nursing homes is that they’ll lose their homes as they try to qualify for Medicaid. It’s something we hear all the time in the world of Doylestown, and other Bucks County areas in  Medicaid planning, and it’s understandable that you might have this fear. No one likes the […]

How to Apply for Medicaid

How to Apply for Medicaid

It’s a pretty common question: “How do I apply for Medicaid?” And it’s actually fairly simply to apply for Medicaid. PA residents essentially just need to fill out an application and send it to their county assistance office. While it’s a long form, it’s pretty straightforward. The question really isn’t “How do I apply for […]

Aretha Franklin Dies Without a Will

Aretha Franklin Dies Without a Will

When the legendary singer Aretha Franklin died earlier this year, she left behind an astonishing musical legacy, an estate reportedly in the neighborhood of $80 million…but no will.

The Gifting Season is Here: What to Know Before You Give

The Gifting Season is Here What to Know Before You Give

We’re thinking a lot these days about gifting, and not just because the holiday shopping season is upon us. Gift giving is an act of kindness, a way to demonstrate our love and affection for people, but it’s also an essential tool in the world of estate planning. What do we mean? Well, you might […]

How to Get Guardianship of a Parent

How to Get Guardianship of a Parent

Every time you go home, you notice your Dad is changing.  It starts with him forgetting names.  Then you see that he’s struggling to find the right words for things.  Then he stops remembering to pay bills.

What is a Living Will?

What is a Living Will

Although the concept of the living will has been around for decades, there are still many misconceptions when it comes to this legal document. Sometimes referred to as an “advanced healthcare directive“, a living will permits you to express your wishes and instructions for healthcare and healthcare directions when you are incompetent and are in […]

How to Find a Qualified Elder Law Attorney

How to Find a Qualified Elder Law Attorney

No matter the reason, hiring an attorney usually means you’re dealing with a stressful situation. Maybe it’s an emergency: You’ve been charged with a crime, or you and the company you own has been sued for wrongdoing. Or maybe you’re planning for the future, creating a will, setting up a power of attorney, which can […]

New Medicare Cards Are Coming. That Means New Medicare Scams

New Medicare Cards Are Coming That Means New Medicare Scams

Last month, the U.S. government began issuing new Medicare cards to every Medicare recipient in the country. The roll-out is happening in phases, going state-by-state, with all new cards expected to be distributed by April of 2019. Residents in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland are among the first getting the new cards.

How to Prove that a Gift was not Made to Qualify for Medicaid

How to Prove that a Gift was not Made to Qualify for Medicaid

It’s important to understand the medicaid gifting rules. If you are admitted to a nursing home, you will usually want to qualify for Medicaid benefits as soon as possible.  However, even if you qualify in all other respects, if you have made a gift within five years of applying for Medicaid, you may not qualify. The […]

What is an Elder Law Attorney?

What is an Elder Law Attorney

What is an elder law attorney? The dictionary definition of an “elder law attorney” is simple: an advocate for older people, and their loved ones. But talk to Garrett Gummer, a longtime Bucks County elder law expert, and you’ll get a much more nuanced answer. It’s a role that covers everything from estate planning to […]