Elder Law

NEW VIDEO: Medicaid – 2023 Financial Eligibility

We're just getting to the point where we're producing videos for EZ Elder Law. There are, after all, only so…

2 years ago

Why People Do What They Do?: A Desire for Certainty

This is the first in a series of posts exploring why people do what they do. In this post, we're…

2 years ago

Contacting Insurance Companies after a Policy Holder’s Death

After a policy holder dies, it is important to contact insurance companies to see whether a claim should be paid.…

2 years ago

CMS Webinars on Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Renewals

Join the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Medicaid…

2 years ago

US District Court finds Florida violated ADA with unjustifiable segregation of institutionalized children with medical complexity

In United States v. Florida (Case No. 12-cv-60460-MIDDLEBROOKS/Hunt), decided in the United States District Court for the Southern District of…

2 years ago
Thoughts on Advance Planning with Inherited IRAsThoughts on Advance Planning with Inherited IRAs

Thoughts on Advance Planning with Inherited IRAs

If you're concerned about protecting your resources, here are a few thoughts on how to protect Inherited IRAs. First, define…

2 years ago
Handwriting Expert’s Testimony Supported Forgery Claim Regarding Life Insurance ProceedsHandwriting Expert’s Testimony Supported Forgery Claim Regarding Life Insurance Proceeds

Handwriting Expert’s Testimony Supported Forgery Claim Regarding Life Insurance Proceeds

In Estate of Hargett v. Brown (Tenn. App. 6/9/2023), the Decedent, Willie Hargett, had separated from his wife, Robbie Hargett.…

2 years ago
Leqembi Approved by FDALeqembi Approved by FDA

Leqembi Approved by FDA

The FDA has approved Leqembi (Lecanemab) for patients with mild dementia and other symptoms caused by early Alzheimer's disease. Approval…

2 years ago

IRS says “Wait a Minute” on Stepping-up Basis for Assets in Irrevocable Trust

Until recently, the IRS has said little (if anything) regarding whether assets the beneficiary of an irrevocable trust receives get…

2 years ago
Opting Out of Arbitration AgreementsOpting Out of Arbitration Agreements

Opting Out of Arbitration Agreements

Ideally, health care providers do the right thing. Good Care is provided. There is no negligence. But what if they…

2 years ago