Elder Law Newsletter
July 2010
- Another Annuity Victory For The Community Spouse
- Medicaid Recipient With Newly Discovered Assets Must Repay Benefits
- Elder Proceeds To Trial On Breach Of Contract Claim Against Delinquent Caregiver
- Attorney Did Not Breach Duty In Seeking Guardianship For Client
- Powers Of Attorney Come In Differ
- How Risky Is Buying A Limited-Duration Long-Term Care Insurance Policy?
May 2010
- Connecticut Court Finds Atorney In Fact Liable Under Promisory Estoppel Theory
- Agreement To Split Proceeds From Sale Of Gifted House Enforceable
- Transfer Penalty Imposed On Lupm-Sum Care Agreement
- Nursing Home Admission Agreement And Prior Knowledge Of Asset Transfer Precludes Holding Family Liable
- Nursing Home Negligence Verdict Based On Lack Of Staffing Affirmed
- IRS Clarification Requested On Capital Gain Exclusion On Principal Residence
- Court To Decide Whether Difference In Medicaid Spend-Down For Home Health Versus Nursing Home Benefits Violates Federal Disability Law
March 2010
- N.Y. May recover from estate of ‘just say no’ comm unity spouse only up to spouses excess resources
- The Top 10 Elder Law Court Rulings of 2009
- Nursing Home Resident May Not Transfer Assets Beyond the CSRA to Spouse
- Nursing Homes Sue State for Additional Reimbursements
December 2009
- Long Term Care For Senior Veterans
- Annuity Purchase By Community Spouse Upheld In Federal Appeals Court Decision
- 2009 Rates For Long Term Care Costs And Assisted Living
- Daughter’s Challenge To Mother’s Capacity Does Not Violate Trust’s No Contest Clause
November 2009
- Number of beneficiaries jumps by 19%
- Senators want $250 subsidy for social security beneficiaries
- IRS issues further guidance on 2009 minimum distributions
- Ohio court fines 2 companies. $6.4 Million for unauthorized law practice, bans them from Ohio
- Advocacy group challenges major medicare coverage barrier
- Oh, what a messy tale we weave. Richard pryor’s wife is entitled to gifts he made to her
September 2009
- Connecticut Legislative Panel Rejects Proposed Medicaid Regulations
- Trust Is an Available Resource Despite Discretionary Language
- From Our Care Coordinator
- Medicaid Asset Protection: Reciprocity With Other States
July 2009
- Connecticut Legislative Panel Rejects Proposed Medicaid Regulations
- Trust Is an Available Resource Despite Discretionary Language
- From Our Care Coordinator
- Medicaid Asset Protection: Reciprocity With Other States
September 2008
- Reverse Mortgages
- Choosing a Life Insurance Policy
- Where to Keep Your Will
- Social Security Retirement Age
August 2008
July 2008
- Your Pension Rights
- Social Security Benefits
- Second Mortgages and Life Insurance
- IRS Statistics for Estate Tax Returns
May 2008