Elder Law

Medicaid provides healthcare coverage for those who might not have access to it. However, individuals need to meet certain financial and medical eligibility criteria.  Many people are unaware that after receiving Medicaid benefits, the program may attempt to recover costs through the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP). With that, your assets, including your home, are… Read more

Sometimes, family members have to make difficult decisions. If a loved one cannot make decisions for themselves, then you may have to choose a guardianship or conservatorship to protect their interests. While these terms are used interchangeably, they are different. Let’s look at guardianship vs conservatorship in Wisconsin to help you decide which is right… Read more

If you have older family members, you may have to think about their long-term care. Whether they move into an assisted living, nursing home or other long-term facility, the costs can be astronomical for most families.  However, Medicaid can help provide financial assistance to eligible individuals. If you would like to learn more about Medicaid… Read more

As we age, it is important to start thinking about long-term care costs. If you plan to go to a nursing home, those expenses can slowly begin to erode your hard-earned assets.  So, how do you start protecting your assets from nursing home costs in Wisconsin? Let’s take a look at a few strategies that… Read more