Case Illustrates Need for a Formal Contract When Paying Relatives for Care
A recent Louisiana case shows the harmful impact on Medicaid eligibility that the lack of a written caregiving agreement can have.
What Happens to Your Online Content When You Die?
More and more of the music, movies, and books we own exist only online, in digital form. What happens to these collections after the owner dies?
The Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes
Many nursing homes are improperly prescribing antipsychotic drugs to patients even though federal law has put restrictions on their use.
8 Questions and Answers About Being an Agent Under a Power of Attorney
You have just been appointed as an agent, or "attorney-in-fact," under a durable power of attorney. Here are answers to eight frequently asked questions about the agent’s duties, [...]
6 Things to Ask Before Agreeing to Be a Trustee
Being asked to serve as the trustee of the trust of a family member is a great honor. But being a trustee is also a great responsibility, and you need to go into it [...]
Level of Assets That Spouses of Medicaid Recipients May Keep Rises for 2015
One of the most important protections for the spouses of Medicaid applicants is the "community spouse resource allowance" or CSRA, which changes each year. The [...]
