For many of us, the ability to make our own decisions about medical care is of utmost importance. As long as we have the faculty to understand medical recommendations and their potential outcomes, we want and deserve the right to exercise that capacity. Even so, we...
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Consider benefits when planning a special needs trust
You want your children to have the best life possible, which means supporting them when they are young. In some cases, you may need to continue to support them for the rest of their lives or even after you die. Creating a special needs trust is a popular way to...
It’s time to create your advance medical directive
Your advance medical directive is a simple, three-part document that details what you’d like someone to do in the case of a medical emergency. The document lets another person make medical decisions for you and help with end-of-life decisions. In Colorado, your...
Why choose different agents with powers of attorney?
When you create a power of attorney, you pick an agent who is authorized to make decisions if you cannot do so. This is typically done with a financial or legal power of attorney and a medical power of attorney. The former does things like paying taxes or accessing...
3 ways to help protect your elderly loved one
When an elderly person in your family begins to need support, it’s vital for you and your family members to step in to protect them. One of the risks as they age is that they could be exposed to those who would abuse them or take advantage of them. Fortunately, you...
What does Medicare include?
Most people know that Medicare provides low-cost medical coverage for citizens that are over 65. However, what most people don’t know is precisely how Medicare coverage works. Medicare’s services are divided into four parts, each providing different benefits. They...
Do you know what Medicaid does and does not include?
Medicaid planning can be one of the most challenging areas to get right when estate planning. If your parents have too much wealth when they need Medicaid, the authorities could take it to pay for the services they need. On the other hand, if they do not have enough...
How does the Medicaid lookback period work when you apply?
Different government benefit programs cover different needs. Government insurance programs can help connect otherwise-uninsured people with necessary medical coverage and treatment. Unlike Medicare, which only requires that people reach a certain age to qualify,...
Medicaid can take your home after you die unless you plan ahead
Medicare has a lot of coverage gaps that people often don't realize until they need care. For example, Medicare will not cover extensive rehabilitation services or stays in nursing homes. Those kinds of care can cost thousands of dollars a month, which Medicare...
Can an aide help you stay in your home longer?
For many, long-term care planning means considering things like nursing homes and assisted living centers. You can work on all of this as part of your estate plan. You know that you could have many healthy years ahead of you, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that...