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At our first meeting, we will discuss your situation and the nature of the services that will be provided, and an estimate of the timeframe for completing the needed services. We will prepare you a fee agreement that spells out the work to be done and the fee we will charge. It will indicate whether…

Elder Law is a client-focused practice area where lawyers help seniors plan their estates to optimize asset protection and understand options related to Long-Term Care, including what government benefits may be available to pay for care. Elder Law goes beyond the realm of traditional Estate Planning to address the legal and social issues affecting seniors,…

Medical care or personal assistance provided by a caretaker or a facility for a period of weeks or months (or longer) is Long-Term Care. Neither the level of care nor the length of time is subject to exact definition. “Long-Term Care” refers instead to the condition of extended or permanent dependence on care from another.…

A Health Care Directive, an Advance Directive and a Living Will are the same thing, a document where you state your health care wishes if you are at end of life. The term “Living Will” is confusing as it bears no relationship to a Last Will and Testament. To avoid confusion we will only use…

Probate is the legal process for transferring property upon death. It is a relatively quick and inexpensive process in Washington and Idaho. The Will is filed with the court, the Personal Representative is appointed and given legal authority to act on behalf of the estate, usually through the issuance of Letters Testamentary. Most probates are…

Very simply stated, Medicaid is a government-funded health care program for individuals who meet income or resource qualifications. Medicaid provides benefits to pay for Long-Term Care costs. Many planning techniques exist to preserve assets and achieve current or future Medicaid Long-Term Care benefits eligibility. What Is the Difference Between Medicaid and Medicare? Medicare is a…