This article, written by attorneys Brad Cook and Judith Bomster, was originally published by the NH Union Leader and can be found here. In our estate planning and elder law …
Click here for a printable version of this article The benefits of knowing the rules now… When a loved one faces the prospect of entering a nursing home, family members …
(Manchester, NH, April 1, 2023) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce the addition of the Butenhof & Bomster legal team to our growing firm. This move significantly enhances the …
Even with the recent cooling of the real estate market, home prices have been on an impressive trajectory for the last several years. If you are a senior in retirement, …
Even with the recent cooling of the real estate market, home prices have been on an impressive trajectory for the last several years. If you are a senior in retirement, …
It can be hard to imagine a time when we’re not self-sufficient. However, needing some level of assistance as we age is a real probability. In fact, over half of …
If we could name one asset that is the most important to manage when it comes to government-funded nursing home assistance, it would be the family home.
You rely on your Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) benefits to provide much-needed financial assistance, and have consistently received the same benefit amount on the same day every month. Then one …
One of the most difficult decisions facing seniors and their families is where they will best be cared for in later life. A study of 8,000 seniors reported in the …
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) is the federal agency that oversees the Medicare and Medicaid programs. On March 13, 2020, CMS made a number of rule changes …
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. What is a non-intrusive, low-risk way to help seniors in a nursing home to reduce stress, relieve boredom, and provide a needed …
The landscape of need-based VA pensions and benefits is quietly changing this month, including the new requirement of a 36-month “look-back” period to determine financial eligibility. If you’re a …
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) Medicaid program offers a number of programs that provide long term supports and services to individuals living in the community. …
“In a divorce case where there is a child with special needs or a disability, are there special considerations that the family law attorney should be aware of when requesting …
“I moved in with my parents 10 years ago. Can their house be put into my name now that they’re going into a nursing home?” If you have moved into …
A Medicaid look-back period relates to how far back the state of New Hampshire can look at your financial records to determine whether you’re financially eligible for Medicaid nursing facility …
‘I’ve heard about a Medicaid spend-down –what is that?” A Medicaid spend down relates to how much money has to be spent before Medicaid eligibility is achieved. Medicaid is a …
Is it too late to plan for Medicaid if my spouse already is in a nursing home? Many individuals fully intend to take care of their spouse until the end …
The best way to take full advantage of your Medicare benefits is to be aware of the terms of your coverage. A summary of general Medicare coverage information for 2023 …