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This series highlights the eligibility rules for Maine Medicaid (MaineCare) nursing home benefits and dispels certain myths the families that work with our office often hear. Myth 3: If I Put My Property in My Spouse’s Name, I Will Be Eligible for Medicaid. The Truth: This is not true when an individual is applying for…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed each year on June 15th to raise public awareness of elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011, following a request by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA). Elder abuse is any act…
Enactment of the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act
On Tuesday December 13, 2016, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act. Several pieces of the legislation focus on medical breakthroughs. It also includes the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act. Elder law attorneys across the country have been advocating in support of the Fairness Act for years. The passage of the Fairness Act means…
You’ve Been Named a Trustee: Overwhelmed? We’re Here to Help!
You’ve been honored with the responsibility of being named a trustee by a family member. While it is a significant vote of confidence, the role of a trustee comes with important duties and obligations. We understand that stepping into this role can be overwhelming and may leave you wondering where to start. Our incredible team…