Author Archives: Thomas E. Murphy, Esq.
Wills, Trusts and Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
When Carol called us, she said she was feeling a need for a sense of security and knew that establishing an estate plan would be a good way to help do that. Carol is not alone. We’ve gotten a lot of calls like … Read More…
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (Irrevocable Trusts)
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (Irrevocable Trusts) Anna came to us because she was terrified by the possibility of being wiped out by the potential cost of long term care. She knew that the cost of long term care exceeds most people’s incomes and … Read More…
How can a Revocable Living Trust protect me?
A Revocable Living Trust serves two main purposes. The most well-known purpose is to avoid probate. The other, less-known purpose is to provide continuity of management during any period of incapacity. And, because such a Trust is revocable and you serve as your … Read More…
How Can CT Medicaid (Title XIX, Title 19) and VA Aid & Attendance Help Pay for Home Care?
If you consume your resources paying privately for your home care, you could be financially forced into a nursing home when the funds run out. But, you can stay at home longer by using proven strategies to qualify for Medicaid home care benefits, … Read More…
When Do You Need A CT Elder Law Attorney (Elder Care Lawyer)?
The short answer is: If you felt the need to do the search that brought you to this blog, you probably would benefit from learning what the issues are and how to protect yourself from them. Long Term Care Insurance, Reverse Mortgages As … Read More…
Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension
In November each year we honor the men and women who have served in uniform. There is no better way to do that than to help veterans and their surviving spouses obtain valuable Aid and Attendance pension benefits to pay toward their care. … Read More…
Strategies for Affording Assisted Living
When we met Violet, she was concerned that she would run out of funds someday and be unable to continue to afford living at the beautiful assisted living facility she had grown quite fond of. Violet’s concern is shared by many assisted living … Read More…
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