by Lisa Dillman | Jun 16, 2021 | Elder Law, Guardianship, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
By: Carol Applegate, Attorney, Applegate & Dillman Elder Law Many of my clients come into the office knowing a little about Medicaid, but also having some myths and misconceptions about the program. Medicaid is a federal program, administered by the State... 
by Lisa Dillman | May 11, 2021 | Advanced Directives, Announcements, Elder Law, Medicaid, Senior Health Care
By: Carol Applegate, Attorney, Applegate & Dillman Elder Law I was in Chicago at a conference with numerous other attorneys sitting around a large table (Pre-COVID) discussing how we all could improve the care for our aging clients. Many of them turned to me and... 
by Lisa Dillman | Apr 21, 2021 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning
Parents worry about their children constantly. But, that worry is magnified when a daughter or son has special needs. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on Special Needs Planning as a part of your Estate Planning and why it’s so important. Special... 
by Anna Lakin | Apr 8, 2021 | Advanced Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) are irrevocable trusts that can be valuable tools for Medicaid planning. First of all, let’s focus on what an irrevocable trust is. Revocable trusts can be changed by the trust creator, irrevocable trusts require a third party... 
by Lisa Dillman | Dec 1, 2020 | Advanced Directives, Advanced Medical Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Power of Attorney, Senior Health Care
Let’s face it, sometimes our older loved ones are masters at hiding their need for additional care. Many of us have spent hours Googling “Signs my loved one needs more care” and that Google search alone likely indicates a need. However, what do we do when our loved... 
by Lisa Dillman | Nov 17, 2020 | Advanced Medical Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, How-to/Information, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
By: Carol Applegate, Attorney and Registered Nurse, Applegate & Dillman Elder Law The diagnosis is in. Unfortunately, you or a loved one is diagnosed with the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. What to do after an Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis can be...
