by Keystone Elder Law | May 8, 2017 | Medicare, Sentinel Articles
What is Medicare? Medicare is the federal health insurance program for individuals who are 65 or older, certain younger individuals with disabilities, and people with end stage renal disease. It is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),...
by Keystone Elder Law | Mar 27, 2017 | Estate Administration, Sentinel Articles
One aspect of the practice of elder law encompasses assisting individuals with administering estates of their loved ones. Many people are unfamiliar with the probate process, the terminology, and the deadlines involved in properly administering an estate. This...
by Keystone Elder Law | Mar 21, 2017 | Estate Administration, Finances, Sentinel Articles
When a loved ones passes away we often are overwhelmed by grief. When a loved one passes away with a multitude of debts, this feeling of being overwhelmed can increase greatly. Family members do not fully understand how to deal with these debts. In fact, there is a...
by Keystone Elder Law | Dec 28, 2016 | Finances, Medicaid, Sentinel Articles
A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer – Seneca This quote resonates with me when I think of making a gift. Studies on human behavior have found that gift giving is a surprisingly complex part of human interaction...
by Keystone Elder Law | Dec 22, 2016 | Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
The notion that it is better to give than to receive has been rooted in all of us from a very young age. However, most readers are not aware that giving gifts around the holiday season can have serious implications for those facing a nursing home crisis. If you or a...
