How to Legally Pay a Private Caregiver
Ensure compliance when hiring in-home care. Learn how to legally pay a private caregiver, from tax rules to Medicaid benefits and caregiver agreements.
Ensure compliance when hiring in-home care. Learn how to legally pay a private caregiver, from tax rules to Medicaid benefits and caregiver agreements.
Maximizing rehabilitation coverage in a skilled nursing home means knowing your options, working with care providers, and ensuring the right support for your loved one.
Caring for an aging parent can feel overwhelming, particularly when managing care from a distance. This was the situation for a California daughter whose mother experienced a severe fall, resulting in a broken hip. Following hospitalization, her mother was transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Philadelphia. The daughter needed immediate help managing her mother’s complex care needs from afar. Through comprehensive elder care planning, our team of professionals provided legal, financial, and care coordination services, ensuring her mother’s well-being and a smooth transition. Step 1: Comprehensive Elder Care Planning Begins with Assessment Our first step was to conduct an in-depth [...]
At our elder care law firm, we specialize in assisted living transition planning, providing families with the guidance they need within the oftentimes complex process of moving loved ones into assisted living facilities. In this case study, we share the story of how we helped a single dad from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, transition to an assisted living facility in New Jersey. Through careful legal, financial, and care coordination planning, we ensured his move was smooth, his assets were protected, and his care needs were met. The Challenge: Assisted Living Transition Planning for Dad Dad had recently sold his home in [...]
When planning for the future, especially in the context of aging, decisions surrounding long-term care can feel overwhelming. Whether it involves independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing, Continuing Care Retirement Community planning is one of the steps in ensuring a comfortable and dignified life in later years. At our elder care law firm, we recently assisted a wealthier married couple in navigating this process, ensuring a seamless transition to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Identifying the Right CCRC: The First Step in Continuing Care Retirement Community Planning The journey began with understanding the needs of the [...]
At Rothkoff Law Group, we specialize in elder care law, providing families with guidance on legal protections and public benefits. A recent case highlights the importance of Medicaid planning for caregivers. This case involved a widowed mother who had suffered a stroke and her daughter, who had cared for her for years. As the mother’s health worsened, she required nursing home care, leaving the family with the challenge of covering costs while protecting their assets. Here’s how our team’s Medicaid planning expertise helped safeguard their future. The Situation: A Case for Medicaid Planning for Caregivers Our client, a widowed mother [...]
At our elder care law firm, we specialize in assisting middle-class families navigating the complexities of aging, healthcare, and legal challenges. This case study illustrates the power of Medicaid planning and asset protection in helping a Northeast Philadelphia family safeguard their mother’s well-being and financial future while saving over $120,000. The Situation: Medicaid Planning and Asset Protection in Action Our client, "Mom," a widowed wartime veteran in her 80s, had lived in her Northeast Philadelphia home for most of her life. After a fall, she developed mobility issues and needed rehabilitation, raising concerns among her children about her ability to [...]
Elder law is about more than documents and financial strategies—it's about understanding the people involved, their values, and their desires for the future. A perfect example of this is the case of Joan and Bill, a married couple facing a challenging life transition. Through expert elder law asset protection strategies, Rothkoff Law Group helped safeguard their hard-earned savings and ensure their peace of mind during a difficult time. The Transition to Care: A Focus on Elder Law Asset Protection Joan and Bill had built a life together, but when Bill’s health began to decline due to dementia, Joan faced the reality of [...]
Helping to navigate estate planning for widows and widowers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and ensuring your estate is secure during this challenging time.
Why travel to Colombia? Jerry Rothkoff has answers to this question in this edition’s featured article. Also in this issue: how to find nursing home staffing information, what to expect at the upcoming Rothkoff Elder Care Symposium, and more.