Articles, tagged with "long term care insurance", page 1

Trusts

Incidence of Alzheimer's Rose 10 Percent in Last 5 Years

12th August 2010
More than 5 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer's disease, a 10 percent increase from five years ago, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association. This number includes 4.9 million people over the age of 65 and betw...
Author: Law Office of Sean D. Ethington

Estate Planning

What A Good Long Term Care Policy Should Include

12th August 2010
As long-term care costs continue to rise, long-term care insurance is becoming increasingly important as a source to pay for care. Long-term care insurance can help, but the contracts are notoriously confusing. The following are some tips to help you sor...
Author: Law Office of Sean D. Ethington

Legal

The Great Medicaid-Asset Shelter Debate

27th March 2008
As the baby boomers come to retirement and become more elderly, the great debate of the 21st century may be, "Should people be forced to use all of their assets to pay for nursing home care before Medicaid kicks in or might they be allowed to shelter some...
Author: Mark Possones