by Doug Jones | Apr 10, 2018 | estate planning, pre-planning
Wait a minute! I’m talking about your parent’s estate planning, right? Shouldn’t this article be directed to your parents? There are two main reasons why I am addressing the kids: If you (or your parents) are like 70% of the rest of America, then you or they have not... 
by Doug Jones | Mar 27, 2018 | caring for elderly parent, pre-planning
If you have admitted your Loved One to a Nursing Home recently, you may (or not!) have noticed an inconspicuous clause mandating arbitration should a subsequent dispute arise. The clause I’m referring to is the: “Agreement” to Arbitrate Clause A broad paraphrase... 
by Doug Jones | Mar 14, 2018 | caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, estate planning, pre-planning
Recently, I spoke with a gentleman who said that when he tried to check his parent into a Nursing Home, the Nursing Home refused to admit Dad as a resident unless the son signed a statement of personal responsibility. This means, that if Dad (or Medicare or whoever)... 
by Doug Jones | Feb 28, 2018 | caring for elderly parent, crisis planning, Medicaid Planning, Medicare Planning
I’ve already got Medicare – does Medicare pay for Nursing Home Care costs? We’ve heard that question hundreds of times over the years. You probably already have a Medicare card which you use when you go to doctor’s appointments, for prescription drugs, for... 
by Doug Jones | Feb 14, 2018 | crisis planning, Medicaid Planning, pre-planning, uncategorized
When meeting with a Lawyer, Getting Momma’s Stuff Together is typically half of the battle. Because of the amount of work it entails, it’s often the hardest part of the battle. When a parent goes to a Nursing Home, it’s even worse because you (the adult child)...