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Medicaid Planning: There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way

March 23, 2023 by Brandon McGee

As the elderly population grows and healthcare costs rise, seniors and their caregivers face the challenge of financing long-term care without losing their life savings. Although Medicare covers physician and hospital visits for those over 65, it does not cover long-term care.Medicaid is a government program that provides healthcare coverage for individuals who lack sufficient assets or income to pay for their care. Qualification requirements may differ between states, with some states … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning: There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way

Filed Under: Long-term care, Nursing Home, Trust

Dealing with Aging Parents

July 21, 2022 by Brandon McGee

Your parents were there when you took the first wobbly steps of being a toddler.  They were there when you faced life’s challenges and the scary obstacles life put in your path. Now, you watch your parents take their own unsteady steps.  You want to be there to comfort them as they face the obstacles of aging.  You want to help them, without depriving them of their independence.  But, how do you do that?  Of course, each situation is different, depending upon the … [Read more...] about Dealing with Aging Parents

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Guardianship, Nursing Home

Top Tips for Hiring a Nursing Home Lawyer

May 18, 2022 by Brandon McGee

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Are you in the process of seeking the advice of a nursing home lawyer? Do you need to hire this type of legal professional to help with a serious situation? If so, you don’t want to make just any decision. Instead, you need to get the right attorney on your side. With so many nursing home lawyers to choose from, it can be difficult to find the person that best suits your situation. Fortunately, when you know which steps to take, it won’t be long before the right legal professional is … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Hiring a Nursing Home Lawyer

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When Time Is Short

July 29, 2021 by Brandon McGee

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Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee As you drive your mom to her regular doctor appointment, you think of everything you need to do:  Drop off Bobby at soccer, pick up Sally from softball, pick up groceries, make dinner, etc. It seems the list is endless. You wonder how your mom had time to do it all and still have time to be so loving. After flipping through old magazines in the doctor’s office, you go in with your mom for her appointment. Your mom had some … [Read more...] about When Time Is Short

Filed Under: Advanced Directive, Asset protection, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Incapacity planning, Long-term care, Nursing Home Tagged With: advanced directives, hospice, incapacity, Long-Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare, powers of attorney

How to Comfort a Parent Who Needs Nursing Home Care

July 7, 2021 by Brandon McGee

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There may come a point when you need to help your parent find a nursing home. It’s not something you look forward to, but if it’s in their best interest you must take immediate action. But here’s the problem: even if your parent knows that they require nursing home care, they may fight back. That can quickly complicate matters as they may begin to believe you’re against them. On the plus side, there are a variety of steps you can take to comfort a parent who needs nursing home care. Here … [Read more...] about How to Comfort a Parent Who Needs Nursing Home Care

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Preserving Your Independence

July 1, 2021 by Brandon McGee

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Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee As we get older, it often seems that time accelerates. It seems the children were in diapers just yesterday. But, now they’ve left home and they have kids of their own. Where does the time go?  Aging is a normal part of life. The infant becomes a toddler. Later the teenager becomes an adult (thankfully). Unfortunately, as we age later in life, we are no longer as able-bodied as when we were teenagers. Gradually, we all get … [Read more...] about Preserving Your Independence

Filed Under: Long-term care, Nursing Home, Retirement planning

When Father Time Catches Up With Our Parents

May 13, 2021 by Brandon McGee

Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee We all expect it to happen eventually—our parents getting older. Not just older chronologically, but physically and mentally older as well. It’s a difficult and sometimes painful process to realize that our parents are in fact aging. With each passing year, your parents, too, may be showing more obvious signs of time gone by. Even the spryest of spry eventually start to slow down and need more help than they did … [Read more...] about When Father Time Catches Up With Our Parents

Filed Under: Long-term care, Nursing Home, Trusts

How to Pay for Nursing Home Care

November 7, 2020 by Brandon McGee

How Will You Age in Place and Be Able to Die at Home

Choosing a nursing home is one thing, but paying for this type of care is something entirely different. As you begin your search, whether it be for yourself or a loved one, pay close attention to the financial impact of your decision. There are many ways to pay for nursing home care, so you should consider all your options before devising a final plan. Here are some ideas to consider: Medicaid: If you qualify for Medicaid benefits, it’ll cover some or all of your nursing home care … [Read more...] about How to Pay for Nursing Home Care

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Help Your Parents Answer These Nursing Home Questions

June 12, 2020 by Brandon McGee

How Will You Age in Place and Be Able to Die at Home

There may come a point when you realize that one or both of your parents would be better off residing in a nursing home. It’s a difficult decision to make, but along with the help of your parents and their doctor, you can decide what to do next. As you plan for nursing home care, you can help your parents answer a variety of questions. Here are some of the most important: Which nursing home facility is best? You’re likely to have many options in your local area, so it’s important to … [Read more...] about Help Your Parents Answer These Nursing Home Questions

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Questions to Ask Your Parents About Their Estate Plan

May 12, 2020 by Brandon McGee

How Will You Age in Place and Be Able to Die at Home

As you age, so do your parents. And as that happens, you may begin to develop concerns about their estate plan. While there’s nothing wrong with asking your parents about their estate plan, don’t become forceful. This can drive a stake between you, and that’s the last thing you want. Instead, take the approach that you’re genuinely concerned about them and their future. This will lead you to ask a variety of questions, including but not limited to: Do you have an estate plan? When … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask Your Parents About Their Estate Plan

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Nursing Home

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