Friday, August 26, 2016

Contesting Guardianship or Challenging Guardians Is Problematic

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Nina A. Kohn, Associate Dean for Research,  David M. Levy,  Professor of Law at the Syracuse University College of Law, and Catheryn Koss, ...
Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Considerations in Crafting Health Care Proxies or Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care

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The most important document in your estate plan is the document appointing a health care proxy.  In Ohio and in Missouri this document is ca...
Friday, August 19, 2016

New York Spousal Refusal to Contribute to Care Creates Implied Contract to Repay Benefits

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In what appears to be a first of it's kind decision, a New York trial court has entered a judgment against a woman who refused to con...
Wednesday, August 17, 2016

SNF Fails to Report Resident's Death Because of "Bad Press."

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A Massachusetts nursing home chose not to report the death of a resident because of “bad press” garnered by its parent company, according...
Monday, August 15, 2016

Ageism, Prevalent and On the Rise, Impacts Estate Planning

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When counseling clients regarding estate planning designed to protect assets and decision-making, among the most insidious risks are those ...
Friday, August 5, 2016

CMS Releases Ratings for Hospitals

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the much-anticipated Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings ,  which...
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Resident's Death Caused By Nursing Home Failing to Follow Advanced Directives Requesting CPR

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According to McKnight's , an Illinois nursing home has been cited and fined $25,000 after nursing staff failed to follow an advance dire...
Tuesday, August 2, 2016

National Guardian Life First Insurer to Enter U.S. Market In a Decade

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The National Guardian Life Insurance Co. is starting to market EssentialLTC, a new stand-alone long-term care insurance policy. The Madis...
Monday, August 1, 2016

Trust Naming Medicaid Applicant as Co-Trustee Is Available Asset

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If planning for long-term care involves Medicaid eligibility planning, the applicant must turn over ownership and control of assets.  Ot...
Monday, July 25, 2016

There is a Shortage of Health Care Professionals Capable of Serving the Elderly Population

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There is a troubling shortage of health care professionals specializing in treating and caring for the elderly, according to an article p...