Medicaid Planning

Some 30 states currently have laws making adult children responsible for their parents if their parents can't afford to . . . ...

Assisted living facility residents on Medicaid are at risk of eviction if they leave the facility, even for a temporary hospitalization . . .

The authors of a nationally syndicated newspaper column on elder law have written a book based on decades of experience helping people both on the page and in the elder law office.

A new law makes the purchase of products that combine annuities or insurance policies with long-term care insurance more attractive. . .

Nursing home patients are less likely to be subjected to unwanted medical interventions or hospitalizations under a program . . .

The settlement of a class action lawsuit in Maryland clarifies when nursing home residents do not have to contribute to the cost of their care . . .

A federal court in Indiana has ruled that a nursing home cannot honor patients' requests for caregivers based on race. . .

Once someone enters a nursing home, it isn't always easy to move out again . . .

As we grow older, new challenges emerge. Employing an engaging and often humorous tone, a law professor and an elder law attorney offer practical advice for navigating these challenges.