Whether you are a baby boomer or a millennial, you may someday need to care for an aging parent. You have probably heard about astronomical prices charged by nursing homes with warm, fuzzy names like "Meadowlark Haven in the Woods" or "Peaceful Sunnybrook Cottage."...
When the terms of a will are unclear or the will does not address a specific asset at all, it can leave a Colorado family in disarray as they try to figure out what to do with that piece of property. Many people address things like real estate, stocks and liquid...
Volunteerism and giving are important to many Colorado residents. In fact, upon retirement, many individuals devote their time and energy to serving others. Volunteers can often be found serving in hospitals, schools and other organizations throughout their community....
When faced with one's mortality, each individual reacts in a very personal way. Some Colorado residents become reflective and want to review their history. Others think to the future and want to establish ways in which to mold the future for loved ones. With each of...
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is more prevalent than most people realize. One employee who used to work at the Colorow Care Center in Colorado will stand trial for pushing a resident against a wall. Sadly, there is another type of abuse that is just as common...
Timing is everything. This is especially true as a Colorado resident considering Medicaid planning. The timing involved in transferring assets, inheriting assets and making purchases can be important factors in estate planning and determining Medicaid...
Medicaid is a federal benefit program that many people in the United States use. Despite the fact that it is a widespread program, many people do not fully understand how to access it, how to apply or who is eligible.If you have questions about Medicaid, it is...
No one likes to think about what is going to happen as their parents grow older, but for most people, doing so is a necessary, if unfortunate, reality. In many cases, the easiest time to begin long-term care planning is early on, when your parents are still relatively...
Medicaid is a program that helps many elderly people in the United States, and yet there are many myths and misconceptions about it. Before people make any assumptions about Medicaid, they should learn some of the most basic facts.Here are three important pieces of...
The Veterans Administration has announced new rules for evaluating net worth, asset transfers and income exclusions under the Aid and Attendance program for wartime veterans and their surviving spouses. These changes go into effect on October 18, 2018 so it may be...