In our last blog, we provided a few tips for finding the right in-home care provider for your loved one. One thing we didn’t discuss was hiring a family member as an in-home care provider. There’s a misconception out there that you’re not allowed to use a family member, but in reality, you may be able […]

It’s always tough to see a parent or loved one who has suffered a debilitating injury or who’s starting to need in-home care with every day activities. Whether the issue is physical, mental or both, it’s clear your loved one would really benefit from the assistance of a professional. There’s never going to be an easy time […]

Veterans have done a great service for our country, which is why they deserve to receive health benefits after serving. It’s important to understand eligibility requirements to ensure that you’re not missing out on the benefits you deserve. The Rules for Veterans’ Benefits Here are the rules. You’re considered a veteran and eligible for benefits […]

The 2014 numbers for Medicaid Qualification for the Aged, Blind and Disabled Residing in Nursing Homes or Participating in Home and Community Based Services Waivers in Mississippi are: Income Cap:  $2,163 Asset Cap:      $4,000 Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA):  $117,240 Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance:  $2,931

Child-free individuals and couples often face choices, decisions, and questions, which you are uniquely qualified to address.  Like many allied financial professionals, you may focus on helping clients pass the maximum amount of wealth to their beloved children. Along with buying a house and doing better than your parents, handing down your accumulated wealth to […]

When Elizabeth received the call from her brother telling her that he had just placed their mother, Gertrude, into a Mississippi nursing home, she took the first available flight to Jackson. Elizabeth was her mother’s durable power of attorney for financial decisions and knew there were a number of things she needed to do to […]

Probate lawyers in Mississippi work with their clients to put together plans that clearly explain what the client wants.  At least, that’s the hope.  When it comes to the administration of a will, however, there are several instances where a will is contested, often by an adult child of the decedent. One of the biggest […]

With much experience behind them, will lawyers in Mississippi often feel like they’ve “seen it all.”  This is good news for clients, because it means that the attorney can help you prepare for situations  you might never have expected otherwise.  One surprise that people hear from their estate planning lawyers is that you can’t use […]

Q:Once I qualify for Medicaid, will the quality of care I receive be sub-standard? A:No. It is illegal for a facility to discriminate against someone receiving Medicaid benefits. By law, Medicaid patients are to receive the same level of care as private-pay residents. Q:Is a married couple always required to spend down all of their […]

The simple answer: No. In fact, there are couples who together have over $117,000 in assets (not including their home) and qualify for Medicaid without any spend down. How can this be? What about the “division of assets” and “spend down” people are always talking about? Medicaid law is quite complex and everyone’s situation is […]