Blog: board certified elder law attorney
How To Select a Residential Facility for a Loved One
What happened at * nursing home never should have happened. It is a tragedy that could have and should have been avoided. Placing a loved one outside of their private home for care can be unsettling for both the elder and their family. In order to make the best informed decision on placement there are…
Tips When Obtaining a Recovery for a Client On Medicaid and SSI
This month’s ‘Tips and Tales’ focuses on what needs to be done before distributing proceeds to a client who receives Medicaid or SSI benefits. Feel free to use this checklist in your office: At inception of the lawsuit ask the client whether he/she receives Medicaid, SSI, Food Stamps, HUD housing (or other financially sensitive government benefits). Document your file. Request a copy of…
