Elder Law & Medicaid Learning Center By Scott Law Office.

You may have heard that a life estate deed protects your parent’s home from Medicaid. Many Florida families have used this strategy hoping to shield their most valuable asset. The idea sounds simple: your parent keeps the right to live […]

When a parent or spouse needs long-term care, families often focus on doctors, facilities, and Medicaid paperwork. While all of these considerations matter, geriatric care managers are often overlooked despite the valuable role they can play. These specialists do more […]

Your parent is lying in a hospital bed when a staff member says it is time to plan for discharge. The discharge planner hands you a list of skilled nursing facilities and starts discussing the next step. Like many people, […]

It’s a common story in families with aging parents. One sibling lives nearby and handles nearly everything for Mom or Dad. The others live farther away or stay less involved. Doctor visits, medication management, meal preparation, and emotional support can […]

Moving a loved one into an assisted living facility is an emotional experience for the entire family. You want the best care possible, and you want to feel confident in your decision. One area that deserves extra attention is the […]

Imagine your family is in the middle of a Medicaid application for a parent in a nursing home. Suddenly, a call comes from Adult Protective Services. They want to investigate a report of potential neglect or exploitation. With that one […]