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Wealth Gifts to Children: How a “Crummey Trust” May be Right for You

While still alive, many parents and grandparents wish to pass their wealth on to their children or grandchildren: these gifts are also a good way to decrease a taxable estate. In 2010, you can give a child or grandchild $13,000 a year without the subsequent incurring taxes, but you may not want the child directly [...]

What Are the Levels of Nursing Home Requirements for Staff?

“The expectations of nursing homes are to provide sufficient staff and services to attain or maintain the highest possible level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.”
An elder law attorney understands the issues with nursing homes today, both legally and personally. As a general rule, nursing homes are reputably understaffed. It’s no surprise [...]

Health Concerns for the Elderly, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Nursing Homes.

Elder law deals with the legal, financial, and health needs of senior citizens.  The country’s average age is advancing all the time, and now even baby-boomers are dealing with health issues and legal concerns they had not anticipated. In addition to estate planning, elder law attorneys also help with preparing for long-term healthcare needs, [...]