Applying for Aid and Attendance benefits can be a confusing and time consuming process. The VA is actually improving their turn-around time on new claims but the red-tape still exists. This article should help you properly complete a claim for VA Aid and Attendance pension benefits. However, I first recommend making sure you qualify for […]
VA Form 21-8049: Prelude To A Denial
VA Form 21-8049 is the form that the Department of Veterans Affairs requests when a claimant for aid and attendance pension has net worth issues. Net worth must be provided to the VA on the aid and attendance application. If the VA thinks that the applicant’s net worth might be excessive, a request for more […]
Can You Revoke An Irrevocable Trust?
Advanced planning to avoid crippling long term care costs and Pennsylvania estate recovery is an attractive option for many Pennsylvania residents. Planning ahead is usually preferable to the crisis planning that elder law attorney’s do to help clients preserve assets. But not everyone knows that options exist to eliminate some or most of the private […]
Pennsylvania Irrevocable Trust
A Pennsylvania Irrevocable Trust can come in many different shapes and sizes. Depending on the creator’s goals and specific situation, a Pennsylvania Irrevocable Trust can be drafted in a variety of ways. The specific language of the trust will depend on a variety of circumstances that are unique to the person creating the trust. This […]
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance: Can A Testamentary Trust Help You Qualify?
Thirty five percent of the population aged 65+ will eventually enter a nursing home. This is fact. There is a very real chance that you or a family member will someday require Pennsylvania medical assistance. Given the likelihood that someone you know will need a skilled nursing facility, how can you prepare? Of course you […]
How To Avoid Pennsylvania Estate Recovery
If you’re researching how to avoid Pennsylvania Estate Recovery, there is a reasonable chance that either a loved one is in a skilled nursing facility or about to enter a skilled nursing facility. Many families want to know how to avoid Pennsylvania Estate Recovery because they want to protect assets and avoid the costly financial […]
Pennsylvania Medicaid Gifting VS. IRS Gifting
The most common non-VA benefit question I’m asked concerns the difference between Pennsylvania Medicaid gifting and IRS gifting. Usually, the person asking the question is the child of a parent who is in their 80’s. This parent frequently is not in good health. Mom or Dad may have just moved into an assisted living facility […]
PA 600 L — What You Should Know
PA 600 L is the form you should use to apply for Long Term Care, Supports, or Services. The PA 600 L is the application for Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania, or Medicaid. This is one of key forms used to submit an application for Medicaid if your family member is a resident of a skilled […]
PA 1572 — What You Need To Know
PA 1572 is the resource assessment form that a married Medical Assistance applicant should complete when he or she moves into a skilled nursing facility. If a skilled nursing facility resident applies for long term care Medicaid benefits in Pennsylvania, completion of PA 1572 is a requirement. This resource assessment form will determine how much […]
Nursing Homes In Montgomery County PA
Nursing Homes in Montgomery County PA There are over 50 nursing homes in Montgomery County PA. Deciding between different nursing homes in Montgomery County PA is a difficult task. Different skilled nursing facilities offer slightly different amenities. Importantly, nursing facilities differ in quality. It is important to visit multiple nursing homes in Montgomery County PA […]