by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Mar 6, 2020 | Blog, Elder Law, Estate Planning
When we are healthy and in our prime, we do not often think about the big “what ifs.” Long-term care, as well as a potentially devastating illness, are generally the last thing on our minds. Unfortunately, many of us also believe that we will be protected from these...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Feb 24, 2020 | Blog, Elder Care, Elder Law
Did you know that while nursing home arbitration agreements were banned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), that has changed in recent months? After several years in the making, CMS issued a final regulatory rule in 2017 that prohibited nursing...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog, Elder Care, Elder Care Law Attorney, Elder Law
For many of us, our loved ones are no longer able to safely live at home. This is an unfortunate reality to the aging process in America. Research tells us that those over 65 years of age, classified as Older Americans, have over a 70% chance of needing some form of...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | May 31, 2018 | Blog, Elder Care, Elder Law, Health Care
As we age, many of us require long-term care. Whether it’s for all-too-common ailments related to aging or more serious chronic illness, this care comes at a steep cost. Many people are forced to utilize assets that they intended to pass down to their children or...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | May 31, 2018 | Blog, Elder Care, Elder Law, Health Care
As we age, the prospect of requiring extensive care due to illness or disability looms large. How can you ensure that you or your loved ones will get the care that might be required if the need arises? The last thing you want is to find yourself or your loved...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Apr 4, 2018 | Blog, Elder Care, Elder Law, Health Care
As your parents or loved ones age, handling the challenges that arise due to disability or chronic illness become increasingly difficult. You want do what’s best for all involved, ensuring that the elder in your life gets the care and attention they need for as long...
