by Samantha Shepherd | Sep 19, 2019 | Elder Law
Thinking about your funeral may not be fun, but planning ahead can be exceedingly helpful for your family. It both lets them know your wishes and assists them during a stressful time. The following are steps you can take to plan ahead: Name who is in charge. The first...
by Samantha Shepherd | Sep 17, 2019 | Elder Law
As the number of passengers traveling with service and emotional support animals continues to increase, the federal government has provided some much-needed guidance on airlines’ responsibilities to accommodate people with disabilities. In the past year, multiple...
by Samantha Shepherd | Sep 16, 2019 | Elder Law
Yes, and yes. You can take out a reverse mortgage, and you can get reimbursed from the mortgage for money you advance for repairs to the house. However, be very careful to document every dollar that you spend. The best approach is to lend the money to your mother and...
by Samantha Shepherd | Sep 13, 2019 | Elder Law
A New Jersey appeals court holds that the state wrongly required a Medicaid applicant to produce information that did not exist to verify her assets and that the state should not have denied benefits for that reason. L.A. v. Division of Medical Assistance and Health...
by Samantha Shepherd | Sep 11, 2019 | Elder Law
Beezer the cat can be a member of the family, but what happens to Beezer or [insert your pet’s name] after you are gone? How can you ensure your pet will be cared for? One option is to create a pet trust. While you can give directions in your will to leave your...
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