Tag Archives: Medicaid

How can a Revocable Living Trust protect me?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Thomas E. Murphy, Esq.

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…

Share
Posted in Western CT Elder Law Blog | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on How can a Revocable Living Trust protect me?

How Can CT Medicaid (Title XIX, Title 19) and VA Aid & Attendance Help Pay for Home Care?

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Thomas E. Murphy, Esq.

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…

Share
Posted in Elder Law, Western CT Elder Law Blog | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on How Can CT Medicaid (Title XIX, Title 19) and VA Aid & Attendance Help Pay for Home Care?

When Do You Need A CT Elder Law Attorney (Elder Care Lawyer)?

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Thomas E. Murphy, Esq.

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…

Share
Posted in Western CT Elder Law Blog | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on When Do You Need A CT Elder Law Attorney (Elder Care Lawyer)?

Strategies for Affording Assisted Living

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Thomas E. Murphy, Esq.

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…

Share
Posted in Western CT Elder Law Blog | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Strategies for Affording Assisted Living