by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Oct 20, 2020 | Elder Law, Health Care, Medicare
Have you heard that Medicare’s open enrollment period is right around the corner? To prepare for open enrollment, let us review five key facts to be aware of regarding Medicare and open enrollment. Date of Open Enrollment. Medicare’s open enrollment is typically...
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...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Jan 9, 2018 | Blog, Family Law, Health Care, Wills
Ohio recognizes two separate documents which deal with emergency medical care. One is the Living Will and the second is the Health Care Power of Attorney. The first is very different from the document commonly known as a last will and testament. It is a document...
by Greg Port, J.D., M.B.A. | Jun 16, 2017 | Blog, Family Law, Health Care, Probate, Trusts, Wills
A living will is a document which gives advance instructions to medical personnel and others regarding your end of life medical issues. A Health Care Power of Attorney is a document which allows another person to make that decision. It is a wise choice to have both in...
