Washington, like most states, can grant individuals the power to make decisions on a person’s behalf if they are physically or mentally incapable of doing so. This is done
Medicaid and Medicare are often confused for one another. While it is true that these are both government-funded programs, how they work and who they benefit is very different.
Medicaid, called Apple Health in the state of Washington, is a federal and state funded program designed to provide health insurance to those who cannot afford the insurance on
Proper Estate Planning is necessary to protect yourself, your assets, and your loved ones – and it is for everyone, not just seniors or people who consider themselves “wealthy.”
Planning for the costs of Long-Term Care is an essential part of comprehensive Estate Planning. As life expectancy rises, the likelihood of needing Long-Term Care also rises. The costs
Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program available to people 65 or older or who have certain disabilities, regardless of income or assets. It pays for health care
Testamentary capacity is the soundness of mind required of a “testator,” a person who is executing a Will. In Washington State testamentary capacity is met when, “A person …
What is Elder Law? Elder Law is a highly specialized area of law involving legal issues that predominantly affect seniors, the disabled, their loved ones and caregivers. This field
Most often there is more than one person designated to manage the health care treatments for aging patients. This can be frightening because older patients often see more than
In Washington State you can execute legal documents even if you are physically unable to sign your name. State law allows for a Notary Public to sign on your
