Business owners are notorious for engrossing themselves in the day-to-day management and functions of their businesses. As a business owner, you are likely the heart and soul of the company you lead. Your clients love you, and you have built unique relationships with your contractors and suppliers. Suppose, however, that tragedy strikes: You, as the […]
Why You Need a Skilled Medicaid Planning Attorney on Your Side
Having the guidance of a trusted Medicaid planning lawyer when structuring your assets to preserve them in the future is extremely important. Without a trusted advisor, there are many mistakes you could make that could affect your ability to qualify for Medicaid benefits if you need them in the future. Not being able to qualify […]
Are Children Responsible For Parents’ Debt After They Pass Away?
As you look to the future and discuss financial planning, you may wonder if children are responsible for their parents’ debt after they pass away. The answer to that question is that it depends. How debts and other financial obligations are satisfied after your death depends upon the types of debts and obligations that you […]
Don’t Make These Costly Medicaid Mistakes
When one spouse is entering a nursing home and the other spouse remains healthy, there are many costly mistakes you want to avoid. If the couple is not properly aware of their rights and protections allowed by Medicaid laws, they may quickly deplete their resources and assets, leaving the healthy spouse in a position of […]
Medicaid Application Assistance
As of August 2018, an estimated 66.7 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid, according to the latest U.S. government report. Medicaid provides valuable health benefits but the arduous, time-consuming application process discourages many qualified individuals from applying for Medicaid assistance all together. At Stockton & Kandt, LLC, our Kansas and Missouri elder care attorneys guide […]
Elder Law Attorneys Ensure Families of Resources for Long-Term Health Care Needs
There are very few overnight successes, and planning for Medicaid is not one of them You make plans for weddings, businesses, vacations, retirement, and more. However, healthcare costs can affect every project you have in the works. Even if you’re not planning to apply for Medicaid, don’t ignore the option. Your family may need it […]
Why Medicaid? Medicare Won’t Be Enough
Medicare doesn’t cover long-term care and does not apply until you’re 65 In 2014, the U.S. population had 46 million people age 65 and over, which was approximately 15 percent of the population. In 2011, “Baby Boomers” born between 1946 and 1964 started to turn 65. With the Boomers, the older adult population will reach […]
When It Comes To Medicaid Planning,What Is a Power Of Attorney?
When planning for your financial future, having a power of attorney and planning for the need for Medicaid eligibility are some of the most important tools available in the estate planning process. However, properly creating a power of attorney for your Medicaid and estate planning needs is often a complicated process. Here is what you […]
Ten Warning Signs of Elderly in Need of Help
Kansas businesses and families are impacted to meet the needs of an aging population Older adults are a growing part of our nation that can contribute to the economy and their financial well-being and healthcare. However, they experience unique challenges to their independence, such as unreliable pensions and increased healthcare costs. In 2014, 46 million […]
What is Medicaid Planning?
Elder Law Attorneys in Gardner Ensure Families of Resources for Long-Term Health Care Needs There are very few overnight successes, and planning for Medicaid is not one of them You make plans for weddings, businesses, vacations, retirement, and more. However, healthcare costs can affect every project you have in the works. Even if you’re not […]
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