Guardianship is often put in place to help elderly individuals who are unable to make decisions or manage their personal affairs. However, a guardianship is not always meant to be permanent. If your loved one regains the ability to handle their own matters or if the...
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What role does a power of attorney play in Medicaid planning?
Medicaid planning involves various strategies to protect your assets while qualifying for assistance with healthcare costs. A power of attorney (POA) can play a crucial role in this process, especially in Maryland, where specific laws govern how to use it in Medicaid...
What are the duties of an adult guardian in Maryland?
There may come a time when an adult can’t make decisions for themselves. At that point, a guardianship might be necessary. This enables one individual to legally make decisions for another. Maryland recognizes two primary types of guardianships for adults: guardian...
Are there Medicaid waivers for home care?
Growing old often comes with increased care needs, but many seniors prefer to stay in their homes rather than move to a nursing facility. Maryland offers Medicaid waiver programs that can help your senior parent receive care at home so they can maintain their...
Understanding guardianship for elderly parents
Caring for aging parents often involves tough decisions, especially if they can no longer manage their affairs. Guardianship can provide a legal framework to protect their well-being, but it’s important to understand how the process works in Maryland. What is...
What is the guardianship appointment process in Maryland?
In a guardianship, the court appoints a competent adult (the guardian) to decide for an incapacitated person (the ward). Since this legal relationship is vital in protecting the interests of incapacitated individuals, what are the requirements for appointing a...
What end-of-life preparations to include in your estate plan
When making an estate plan, it could be easy to determine what to include, such as real estate properties and financial accounts usually left behind after death. There are typical or go-to estate planning options to accommodate these parts of the estate, allowing...
Sustainable strategies for your loved one’s long-term care
We want to provide the best possible long-term care for our elderly loved ones. However, the cost of nursing homes and related care expenses usually cast doubts and worries among those who consider them. Nonetheless, while it is true that providing quality care for...
Planning for long-term care
As people age, they are at a higher risk of cognitive decline and physical impairments that can prevent them from doing the daily activities they did before. Unfortunately, the possibility of a stroke or heart attack can also increase with age. Therefore, many...
What programs exist to protect elder rights?
The law has provisions protecting vulnerable Americans nationwide, including elders or older adults. Time and time again, this group can become the target of various forms of exploitation and abuse. Legal solutions, such as guardianships and powers of attorney, can...
