Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent? Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that if a loved one is experiencing memory loss or suddenly making poor decisions, you may want the court to appoint a guardian, which requires a declaration of incompetence. Determining whether someone is incompetent to make their own decisions is a complicated process.…
California Removing Asset Test Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that California is making big changes to how it determines Medicaid eligibility for long-term care by eliminating the requirement that applicants have limited assets. While the rules apply only to California right now, other states may follow suit. Medicaid covers long-term care for the elderly…
Nursing Home Staffing Crisis Taking a Devastating Toll on Residents, Their Families, and Hospitals An Estate Planning Attorney in Corona Joseph Hudack says that the nursing home staffing crisis taking a devastating toll on residents, their families, and hospitals. Overwhelmed by the stress of long hours, low pay, and exposure to the COVID-19 virus, nursing…
Nursing Home Turnover Rates and Weekend Help Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will add data on nursing home turnover rates and weekend staffing levels to its Care Compare website, giving consumers another tool when choosing a nursing home. The official Medicare website…
Nursing Home Workers Salary Study Raising the minimum wage by as little as 10 percent would significantly improve the safety and health of nursing home residents, according to new research “Nursing Home Workers Salary”. Most direct care in nursing homes is provided by nursing assistants, who make up about 40 percent of the nursing home…
Pandemic May Affect Long-Term Care Insurance Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that the coronavirus pandemic may affect long-term care insurance, a devastating impact on the elderly, particularly those in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. This has raised questions about how the virus has influenced the costs and provision of long-term care insurance,…
Fight Over James Brown’s Estate Litigation over James Brown’s estate has been dragging on for 14 years, but the case took a big step towards resolution when the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the woman claiming a spousal share in Mr. Brown’s estate was never legally married to him. Mr. Brown, known as the…
Long-Reviled Military Widow’s Tax A controversial policy that reduces the benefits of military spouses is on the way out. The so-called “widow’s tax” cuts assistance to surviving military spouses who qualify for benefits under two different military benefits programs. The two programs are: The Department of Defense’s Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), which allows military retirees…
Corona Estate Planning Attorney Tips for Having The Talk with Elderly Parents Corona Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that talking about estate planning is a difficult emotional topic, but it’s essential for every family. Unless you’re certain your parents have an up-to-date will and a wider plan for what should happen in the event…
Can You Transfer Medicare and Medicaid Plans? Corona Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack gets asked if you plan to move states, can you transfer Medicare or Medicaid plans with you? The answer depends on whether you have original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicaid. Can I Move My Medicare? If you have original Medicare (Plans A…