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Answers to the most commonly asked questions about The Elrod Firm
Medicaid Benefits
Are There Options for Help Staying Home?
Justin, I want to do everything possible to keep my mother at home for as long as it’s safe. But we’re reaching a point where I …
Medicaid Benefits
Do We Have To Be Broke To Get Help?
Justin, My mother is in a nursing home, and my father is living with me in my home. We recently spoke with the nursing home’s …
Long-Term Care Planning
What Should We Do Now For Long-Term Care?
Justin, I haven’t been able to spend as much time with my parents as I would have liked this year. I’m seeing things that make …
Medicaid Benefits
When Should We Get Qualified for Medicaid Coverage?
Justin, My mother has been living in a nursing home for almost two years. The only asset she has left is around $40,000 in a …
Estate Planning
Can We Do an Estate Plan From Home?
Justin, with everything going on in the world these days, my wife and I are ready to get our estate plan in order. We especially …
Estate Planning
What Is A Supplemental Needs Trust?
James, my son David has Down Syndrome, and my husband and I are concerned about planning for his care once we are gone. What should …
Medicaid Benefits
What Are My In-Home Care Options?
James, My husband needs help around the house every day with things like bathing and going to the bathroom. I am able to do most …
Probate
Does A Power of Attorney Avoid Probate?
Melissa, last year Mom named me her Agent under a Power of Attorney. But she still hasn’t done a Trust or Will. Is the Power …
Tax Considerations
What About Death Taxes?
Lindsey, How do I protect my family when I pass away so that all my money won’t go to pay death taxes? – Keisha Keisha, …
Asset Protection
Can I Disinherit My Spouse?
Melissa, my wife and I have always kept our finances separate. She has plenty of money and doesn’t need anything from me, so when I …
