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I. LONG TERM CARE DEFINED Long term care can be defined as that care which is expected to last for no less than thirty days. Long term care normally involves services of a custodial nature, the assistance necessary for a person to perform activities of daily living (ADL). Because of the custodial nature of the

Many people often confuse Estate Planning and Long Term Care Planning. Although Long Term Care Planning may involve the same planning documents (Will, Trust, Durable Powers, etc.) as found in an Estate Plan, the powers and authorities provided and/or retained in those documents can be quite different. For example, a Trust may be very effective

What exactly is an Estate Plan? Isn’t it only for the wealthy? An Estate Plan is designed not only to pass assets at your death, but also to provide management of your personal and financial affairs while you are living. Wealth is only one factor when considering whether to do an estate plan. A properly

VA Look Back & Penalty Period Proposed to Congress by Nicole R. Plottel On Wednesday, June 6, 2012, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its investigative report and recommendation to Congress that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implement a “look back” and “penalty period” for the VA’s improved pension program. The VA pension program,

USE OF DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY IN A LONG TERM CARE PLAN by NEIL A. HARRIS, Certified Elder Law Attorney Estate & Long Term Care Planning Center Many people often confuse Estate Planning and Long Term Care Planning.  Although Long Term Care Planning may involve the same planning documents (Will, Trust, Durable Powers, etc.) as