Houston Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney BlogThis case has drawn plenty of attention due to its legal and financial implications. Essentially, the case has escalated to the point of a federal judge warning state regulators that she would consider issuing an order to drop Ohio from Medicaid enrollment altogether, leaving the Buckeye State without federal funds to provide medical care for its elderly residents. The State […]
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Long-Term Care Planning for Houston Boomers: Medicare vs. Medicaid
Although their names are confusingly alike, Medicaid and Medicare are quite different programs. What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? There are strict income and asset guidelines that must be satisfied to be eligible for Medicaid coverage. While Medicare is solely a federal program, Medicaid is a joint state-federal program. Each state operates its […]
A Medicaid Primer 101 for Houston Families
If you have elderly parents, don’t wait to learn about Medicaid — sometimes referred to by a litany of other state names, like Medi-Cal and MassHealth. What is your Medicaid IQ? Most Americans have heard of Medicaid, since it has been part of the national political debate for some time. A political discussion is one […]
Medicaid’s Give And Take
The fear that the government could one day seize their homes is deterring some people from signing up for Medicaid. Medicaid comes with a lot of give and take. It is a safety net for those who need it, but it does come with its drawbacks. One drawback many are now discovering is “Medicaid Asset […]
Medicaid Lookback Rules for Houston Families
My mother gave me money in 2009. Now (2014) she is in a nursing home and needs to get Medicaid. Does that money need to go back in her account because of Medicaid's five-year lookback? Medicaid is wound tight with very well-intentioned rules to stop people from taking advantage of or “beating the system.” These […]
Choosing a Houston Estate Planning Attorney: What You Need to Know
If you are on the lookout for an estate planning attorney that can help you craft a plan that’s right for you, there are many factors to consider and many options to weigh. Today, we review some of the basic things you should be looking for as you are searching for your Houston estate planning […]
The Basics on Texas Trusts
One common misconception in estate planning is that everyone’s estate documents revolve around a will. While many of our clients do decide to use a will, many others use the trust instead of or in addition to their will. The trust has purposes that go beyond estate planning, though, and today, we go over some […]
Types of Power of Attorney in Texas
A power of attorney is a binding legal document that gives an individual the power to make decisions on your behalf. In Texas, there are five basic types of powers of attorney, all of which we will review on today’s blog. By understanding all of the types and their various functions, you can be better […]
Top Five Estate Planning Blind Spots
Estate planning does not have to be complex, but it’s also not naturally the simplest of processes. As a group of Houston estate planning attorneys, we see some of the same issues again and again in the ways our clients (and the broader public) think about estate planning. Today, we review what we have noticed […]
Senior Public Benefits Planning in Texas
As healthcare improves over time, the median age of adults in the U.S. also rises. While this is certainly a net positive for adults and their families, it also means that individuals have more planning to do regarding their elder years. Today, our blog reviews some important topics regarding senior public benefits planning in Texas […]