A recent USA Today article states that there is an increase in seniors living over the age of 90. According to author Haya El Nasser “The number of people living to age 90 and beyond has tripled in the past three decades to almost 2 million and is likely to quadruple by 2050”. Seniors who…
Category Archives: Veterans Affairs
Michigan Medicaid Tax on Health Benefits
As a Michigan Medicaid lawyer, I stay abreast of what our law makers are up to in Lansing. The Michigan governement has been busy working on a new way to fund Medicaid. Medicaid is a governmental health insurance that is used by almost 20% of Michigan’s resideents. That is about 2 million people including children,…
How The VA Treats Asset Transfers and Homesteads Changing?
Fellow elder law & VA benefit attorney colleague, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) member, and all around great attorney Victoria Collier, met with the new VA Pension & Fiduciary Services department, including David McLenachen. Through the meeting there were some indications that the VA Pension & Fiduciary Services department may make some changes…
Financial Planner: Is the Aid & Attendance VA Benefit a Scam?
Michigan elder law attorney describes why its important for financial planners to understand the VA aid & attendance program
Cash for Michigan Veterans | Channel 4 Click on Detroit
NBC Channel 4 in Detroit, had an piece entitled Cash for Detroit Veterans that talked about the VA benefit availble to veterans to help pay the cost of long-term care.
Does Long-term Care Insurance Affect VA Benefit Qualification?
Does Long-term care insurance affect VA benefit qualification?
Long-Term Care Benefits for Surviving Spouses of Wartime Veterans
There are over 9 million surviving spouses of veterans currently living in the United States. Many of these surviving spouses are receiving long-term care or will need some type of long-term care in the near future, and there are funds available from the Veterans Administration (VA) to help pay for that care. Unfortunately, many of…
Veterans Benefits Lawyer Salutes the Veterans on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is November 11th, 2011. A hearty salute to all the Veterans. Thank you for your service!
Can I get Paid to Care for an Elder Family Member?
As the number of family members providing care for aging parents increases, the solutions to find help with loss of income because of time off from employment for caregiving has become a major concern for many. The demands on both the time and energy needed to provide the needed care can make it impossible…
Houses are Counted Towards Veterans Benefits Assets
As a VA accredited lawyer, my responsibility is to stay abreast of the latest changes in how the pension centers and the adjucators are processing VA aid & attendance claims. One of the many events that I have participated in was put on by the National Academy of Elder Attorneys Benefits section. Our latest…