“Okay, here’s my retirement income and here’s how much it would cost to go into a nursing home.” It is easy to underestimate the need to plan when you are younger for long-term care costs when you are older. Many people look at their retirement income in relation to long-term care costs when they retire […]
Why do I need an Asset Preservation Plan?
“I’ve made it clear to my family to never put me in a nursing home. So, why do I need an Asset Preservation Plan?” While no one wants to or plans to go into a nursing home, the hard fact is that some of us will have to go into a nursing home in our […]
Is adding someone’s name to your accounts an okay substitute for a Power of Attorney for Property?
There is a common misconception that adding someone’s name to your accounts provides similar benefits that a Power of Attorney for Property does. Plain and simple, it does not and is not an okay substitute. A Power of Attorney for Property will provide more powers and may even, as you will see in this video, protect your money […]
Health Costs May Gobble Up Social Security Benefits
There is a trend forming, small increases in social security and larger increases in healthcare costs, that really threatens the retirement security of people who are relying only on social security as a source of income and support in retirement years. In 2017, Social Security benefits will be increasing by 0.7 percent, however, we are […]
The Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid are government insurance programs designed to help cover healthcare costs. But, while these two programs may sound similar, they are very different indeed. In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson, Illinois Elder Law attorney, clears up some common confusion as he explains the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. The Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid […]
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