Angela N. Manz, Attorney at Law
The Law Office of Angela N. Manz
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
757-271-6275
Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance
There are several government benefits available to seniors who need help paying for extended care. However, the qualifications and requirements for these benefits can often be complicated and confusing, leaving many people unsure of how to qualify or whether they are applying for right benefit for their family.
Read more on Article of the Week on ElderCareMatters.com: "Should My Loved One Apply for Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Benefits or Medicaid?"…
Heather R. Chubb, Life Transitions Lawyer
The Chubb Law Firm
Gold River, California 95670
916-635-6800
Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance
Do you remember the uncomfortable feeling you had when your mom or dad sat you down to have “the talk”? Well, I want you to have a talk of a different kind with your parents. This next talk may make you and your parents just as uncomfortable as the first one, but it’s equally as important. I want you to talk to your parents about their estate plan. Read more on Article of the Week on ElderCareMatters.com: "THE SECOND TALK"…
Read more on Article of the Week on ElderCareMatters.com: "THE SECOND TALK"…
Susana Lannik, Attorney at Law
Lannik Law, LLC
Newton, Massachusetts 02458
617-658-2980
Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Massachusetts chapter
Joe and Henrietta, ages 80 and 75, have been married for fifty years. They have two children, Joe, Jr. and Liz. Joe and Henrietta own their own home and have savings of $170,000. The home is held jointly; the bank accounts are also held jointly with right of survivorship to each other. Joe is a World War II veteran and has Social Security benefits of $1,200 per month, while Henrietta receives $600 per month. Liz lives with her parents, but works outside the home. Read more on CASE STUDY: Developing an Estate and Elder Law Plan for Joe and Henrietta…
Victoria L. Collier, Esq.
Collier & St. Clair, LLP
Decatur, GA 30030
404-370-0696
Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Georgia chapter
The Situation
You helped your veteran client obtain eligibility for veterans pension with aid and attendance. The application was filed, all verification materials were submitted, and you wait for an answer. The good news is, your client was awarded with benefits. You feel really good about helping veteran clients. You feel even better when the Veterans Administration approves a claim for one of your clients.
Read more on Why Isn’t the VA Paying My Client?…