Medicaid Planning

A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the consumer group...

Nursing homes are notoriously understaffed. Studies have shown that more staff leads to better care, but employees a...

Many states have programs allowing individuals above the Medicaid income thresholds to spend down excess income on h...

A family's fear of losing their home to Medicaid may have contributed to a severe case of elder abuse. It all could have been avoided if they had consulted with an attorney.

Would you like to make a gift to your favorite charitable organization and receive not only a sizeable tax deduction...

The last of the cases challenging the constitutionality of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) has been dismisse...

Virginia ElderLawAnswers member attorney Evan H. Farr has written a concise, readable guide to choosing a nursing home and the options for paying for care in the Old Dominion.

Insurance agents and financial institutions often advertise annuities as the perfect way to generate retirement income. While annuities can be a valuable retirement tool, if you are buying an annuity as part of a Medicaid planning strategy, you need to...