by David Edwards | Jan 24, 2018 | EC-MedicaidPage, Medicaid/Medicare
Using a government benefit such as Medicaid is a fairly common way to pay for long-term care. According to AARP, 65% of nursing home residents use Medicaid to pay for their care. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there, which makes this very... 
by David Edwards | Dec 15, 2017 | Elder Care Advising, VA Benefits
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Twenty-six veterans and one veteran’s widow were honored on November 29 at the dedication ceremony of the Edwards Group Veterans Wall. The wall was a collaborative effort between Attorney David Edwards... 
by David Edwards | Jun 21, 2017 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was observed recently, and we shared some helpful information in our email newsletter. (Sign up for our educational newsletter here.) Elder abuse is a complex issue that can encompass physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and... 
by David Edwards | May 3, 2017 | Elder Care Advising, Nursing Home
If you already know what an elder law attorney does, then you may be wondering when it’s best to contact them for help. Anytime there is a transition period or crisis situation, your lawyer can help lay the groundwork for care and help get more benefits to pay... 
by David Edwards | Mar 15, 2017 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
Every estate plan needs a good helper(s). Choosing those helpers can be tough. Your trustee, guardian, power of attorney, or executor will be responsible for making decisions when you become disabled (like from a stroke or dementia) or pass away. But what exactly are... 
by David Edwards | Mar 7, 2017 | Aging Parents, EC-CareAffordabilityPage, Elder Care Advising, Nursing Home
So, what do nursing homes have to do with estate planning? When most people think about estate planning, they almost exclusively think of a Last Will & Testament, but a Will only works AFTER you pass away. A Will sets out what will happen, who’s in charge,...