Elder Law

The answer to the question is complicated.  Does the person going in the nursing home have an intent to return the home in the event they could leave the nursing home? If the person has an intent to return to the home, then it is considered to be a non-resource. Therefore, the person can keep…

As you age or have a loved one that is getting older, it is important to be aware of the challenges seniors may face regarding housing, financial well-being, long-term care, and health care. Yet, while these issues may seem overwhelming, especially if you handle them yourself, they don’t have to be. When an experienced Louisiana…

The industrialist and philanthropist, John D. Rockefeller, rose from his humble beginnings as an assistant bookkeeper for a Cleveland commission merchant, to become one of the wealthiest men in the United States. He is considered to be one of the richest people in history. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil Company, which now know today as Exxon…

Louisiana’s laws differ from most states, as it’s based on French common law.  This is one reason why legal terms are so different in Louisiana. For example, in most states, when a person passes away, their estate enters into a court-supervised process called probate.  Probate is the legal process of distributing the deceased person’s assets…

The IRS is the most powerful collection agency in the world, gaining more and more power by the minute. The Inflation Reduction Act is funding $45 billion solely allocated to the hiring of 87,000 new enforcement agents. Those enforcement agents are usually just working to collect money, not necessarily working with your best interest at…

Most adults are able to make their own healthcare decisions, based on their goals, values, and beliefs. However, there may come a time when you can’t make medical decisions for yourself – potentially causing stress among your family members about what health decisions you would prefer.  For example, say you have a stroke, rendering you…

When you think of elder abuse, your first thought may be neglect, such as failing to provide an older adult with life’s necessities, such as food or medical care. However, according to the National Council on Aging, financial abuse and fraud rob seniors of $2.6 billion to $36.5 billion annually. It’s difficult to pinpoint the…

Losing a loved one is often an emotional rollercoaster.  However, numerous legal matters must be handled beyond the grief, making the loss of a loved one even more challenging. In most states, when a person passes away, their estate enters into a court-supervised process called probate.  Probate is the legal process of distributing the deceased…

Caring for aging parents is challenging, no matter your age. However, 54 percent of Americans are currently “sandwiched” between their children and their aging parents – often creating additional stress daily. Preparation is one way to combat the stress of caring for your aging parents. For example, adult children can help aging parents prepare by…