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Connecticut Elder Law Planning and Advocacy

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Elder Law includes a broad range of issues that confront our aging family members. Some of these unique issues include:

  • Division of assets and Medicaid planning or eligibility;
  • Nursing home patient's rights and advocacy;
  • Property disposition and legacy planning;
  • Medicaid applications, hearings and appeals;
  • Durable powers of attorney designed for Elder Law cases and incapacity protection;
  • Establishing conservatorship and fiduciary representation.

As you can see, there are many threats to an elderly person's property and ability to direct their affairs as time passes. It is unfortunate that many of our senior citizens find themselves and their families tied up in Probate Court proceedings attempting to decide who will have control over not only their property but their personal decision making authority as well. In some cases, people end up with an institution having authority over their property and personal decisions when they are at their most vulnerable. I have never had a client tell me they wanted "XYZ Health Care Center" to be in charge of making decisions for them, yet this is what can and does happen when people fail to protect their rights. Speak with an Elder Law attorney today and don't let this happen to you.

In order to address these unique issues,it is important to have the assistance of an attorney experienced in Elder Law and the unique legal issues faced by our senior citizens. I am committed to protecting your rights and keeping you out of Probate Court when appropriate. Protect yourself and what you've earned.

Connecticut Medicaid Eligibility and Protection

Confronting a nursing home placement is a difficult time. Unfortunately the financial pressure of each month's nursing home bill only makes it even more difficult. Connecticut nursing homes cost on average $9,000 each month. Where will you find the money to pay for it?

Medicare and supplemental coverage may pay for the first 100 days in some cases, with a co-payment on your part. Private insurance and long term care insurance may help defray some or all of the costs even longer. What if you don't have sufficient insurance to handle this enormous monthly expense? What if the insurance has paid its limits and there is nowhere else to turn?

There is help available for those willing to take control of their situation. Will you gamble your life savings or will you take the first step to protect your rights and your property?

Call (860) 593-0404 today and schedule your consultation if your family member is in a nursing home right now or you are currently seeking placement in a nursing home. At this stage, you are navigating a mine field where one mis-step can easily create an undesirable situation. Take a deep breath and find competent professional advice.

If you are not in the midst of a nursing home placement right now, get educated on common issues people face as part of a nursing home placement. I have publications on a number of subjects that can help you get educated and prepared, including: Medicaid Strategies for Married Couples, Medicaid Strategies for Un-married Individuals, Guide to CT Nursing Homes, and the Alzheimer's Legal Survival Kit.

And lastly, I understand it can be overwhelming to try and figure out a way to protect your life savings from Connecticut nursing home costs. Here is one client's story of how we protected large sums of money from nursing home costs. That family started the process early enough to achieve all their goals. However, you may still have some options even if you find yourself applying for Medicaid without advanced eligibility planning. I can't promise a miracle but don't give up without trying. It can be done and I can help.