Caretaker Child Archives | Grady H. Williams, Jr. LL.M, Attorneys at Law

Category archives: Caretaker Child

Medicaid's Gift to Children Who Help Parents Postpone Nursing Home Care
4 years ago
In most states, transferring your house to your children (or someone else) may lead to a Medicaid penalty period, which would make you ineligible for Medicaid for a period of time. However, there are circumstances in which transferring a house will not result in a penalty period. One of those... [read more]

Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver Through Medicaid
4 years ago
Caring for an ailing family member is difficult work, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be unpaid work. There are programs available that allow Medicaid recipients to hire family members as caregivers. All 50 states have programs that provide pay to family caregivers. The programs vary by st... [read more]

The Importance of a Living Will that Expresses Your Medical Wishes
4 years ago
We're often asked by clients how they can make sure that they are not kept alive by artificial means if they are in a terminal situation due to an accident or illness. Our answer is that a Living Will is an important part of their Estate Plan because it clearly states what their wishes are regarding... [read more]

It’s Open Enrollment Season: Is Your Medicare Plan Still Working For You?
5 years ago
Do you have the right Medicare plan? It is fall, which means it is time to think about whether your current plan is still giving you the best coverage or whether a new plan could save you money or offer better coverage. Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, during which you can freely enroll in or swit... [read more]

Fear of Losing Home to Medicaid Contributed to Elder Abuse Case
5 years ago
A California daughter and granddaughter's fear of losing their home to Medicaid may have contributed to a severe case of elder abuse. If the pair had consulted with an elder law attorney, they might have figured out a way to get their mother the care she needed and also protect their house. A... [read more]

A Guidebook to Planning for Old Age
5 years ago
Joy Loverde. Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? Plan Now to Safeguard Your Health and Happiness in Old Age. New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2017. 313 pages. Click here to order book via IndieBound.org. Millions of Americans are facing old age essentially alone. One in three baby boomers is sing... [read more]

Helping Caregivers Prepare For Their Futures
5 years ago
We are often asked by caregivers how they can manage their duties of helping the seniors in their lives and be prepared to meet the needs for their futures too. Our answer is that depending on their situation, we can help them better manage their vital caregiving roles and protect themselves with ap... [read more]

Avoid Sibling Disputes Over Caregiving By Putting It in Writing
5 years ago
Caring for an elderly parent can be stressful for families. Siblings may disagree over how to provide care or where a parent will live, and if these squabbles escalate into a guardianship battle, it can cost the family thousands of dollars. To avoid this, lawyers have begun drafting sibling agreemen... [read more]

Three Reasons Why Giving Your House to Your Children Isn't the Best Way to Protect It From Medicaid
5 years ago
You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. While this fear is well-founded, transferring the home to your children is usually not the best way to protect it. Although you generally do not have to sell your home in order to qualify for Med... [read more]