Understanding Medicaid: What Does Medicaid Cover?
Though Medicaid exists to help those who need it, navigating the specifics of what it covers and does not cover can be daunting. Here are highlights on the basics of Medicaid coverage.
Details7 Things to Know About Living Wills
What would happen if you became seriously ill or injured and were no longer able to make your health care decisions? A living will can outline your wishes so your loved ones can make informed decisions about your care in an emergency.
DetailsProbate Process: A General Timeline
In general, the probate process moves quickly if the estate has minimal assets and little debt. Larger estates can take anywhere from nine months to a few years, especially with problematic family dynamics.
DetailsWhat You Should Know About Long-Term Care
Elder law attorneys understand the challenges of planning long-term care amidst the shifting care environment. Evaluating costs and developing strategies to pay for long-term care before you actually need it is crucial.
DetailsElder Financial Abuse: How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help
Sadly, there are seemingly limitless financial fraud schemes that affect older Americans. The impact of financial abuse is enormous.
DetailsAmy Stratton & Kristen Prull Moonan Honored by RI Monthly Excellence in Law
Congratulations to Moonan Stratton partners Amy Stratton and Kristen Prull Moonan (pictured here left to right) who were again honored by RI Monthly for professional excellence.
DetailsSupplemental vs. Special Needs Trusts: Any Difference?
You may have heard the terms “special” needs trust and “supplemental” needs trust and wondered what the difference is. The short answer is that there’s no difference. Here’s the long answer.
DetailsSenators Propose Boosting Seniors’ Social Security Benefits
In late March 2024, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act. The Act centers on changing the formula that the SSA uses to calculate Social Security benefits for older adults.
DetailsWhat Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
Wills and trusts are foundational estate planning tools. While each is used to distribute your hard-earned assets to your loved ones, they do so in different ways. Each also has its own distinct uses and advantages.
DetailsBe Aware of the Dangers of Joint Accounts
While joint accounts can be useful in certain circumstances, they can have dire consequences if not used properly. Adding a loved one to a bank account can expose you to their creditors and affect Medicaid planning.
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