Assisted Living homes and centers will have some new statutory obligations and protections as of January 1, 2024. A new law signed by Governor Hobbs in May addresses emergency transportation and admissions of their residents to the hospital, as well
These unprecedented times cause you of the sandwich generation, struggling to care for multiple generations, to have more responsibilities piled on your shoulders coming from more directions than ever before. Due to government restrictions and guidelines regarding COVID-19 you may
| | Elder Law
Co-ownership of accounts with adult children is a common occurrence among the aging population that may result in unintended consequences. Many older individuals prefer the security of knowing that their loved ones have access to their finances to help them
| | Elder Law, Estate Planning
It is a very good idea to create advance directives in order to plan for the possibility that you may one day be unable to make your own medical decisions. In doing so, there can be confusion about the
It’s no secret that employees are more productive when employers treat them well. So why are many employers failing to care for their “sandwich generation” employees? The “sandwich generation” refers to individuals who are squeezed between caring for their children
| | Elder Law
Many people we meet with have heard of the Medicaid (ALTCS) Five-Year Look-Back Period, but few people understand it—too often this type of attempt at asset protection has far-reaching, unintended consequences. [Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) is the Medicaid program in
| | Elder Law
No, ALTCS will generally not take your home to recover for expenses it paid for your care. ALTCS has certain limited rights to recover against the applicant’s home property: (1) TEFRA lien, and (2) the Estate Recovery program. TEFRA Liens
| | Elder Law
Most Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) applications are denied for reasons that perhaps could be avoided with proper planning or assistance. Common reasons for denial include: Over the income limit Over the resource limit Did not meet the medical
| | Elder Law
When I tell someone that I practice Elder Law, the most common response is something like, “Well, you know I already have a Will…” Estate planning is only one aspect. My reply is usually, “As an Elder Law attorney, I
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