YOUR SITUATION IS UNIQUE LET'S LOOK AT IT TOGETHER

BLOG

Elder Law

Charles Kennedy

Documents Needed at Initial Medicaid Conference

Most Medicaid applications are for persons over the age of 65 already in a skilled nursing facility (nursing home). The information needed for a person who wants to apply for assistance while living at home or in the community is very similar. When patient is married the document is needed for both spouses. 1 Copies […]

Read More
Charles Kennedy

How does Medicare work?

The Medicare statute has four large sections: Parts A, B, C and D. Read more on the blog of Texas elder law attorney Charles Kennedy

Read More
Charles Kennedy

Why Palliative Care or Hospice?

Hospice is rarely used to its fullest. A recent Dartmouth University study of Medicare patients found that most patients did not receive hospice care until the final three days of life.

Read More
Charles Kennedy

When is a Guardianship Necessary?

Guardianship is needed when a person fails to name someone to assist him or her in powers of attorney and other planning documents before becoming legally unable to do so.

Read More