Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney
The federal government requires states to have Medicaid estate recovery programs to recoup costs of providing medical care for poor residents, but leaves the particulars up to states. The Dayton Daily News has reported that Ohio is among the most Read More …
when working with an attorney to prepare for your future and address the challenges associated with aging, you will likely come across the term “incapacitated.” Incapacitated Definition Someone who is incapacitated cannot make personal decisions or understand legal documents. An Read More …
Parents of adult children with disabilities know that their child’s disability needs may change over the course of their lifetime. Planning for the future well-being of an adult child with disabilities is, therefore, a responsive, ongoing process. The life expectancy of Read More …
Most estate planning attorneys can help you craft an estate plan that minimizes or avoids probate altogether. Probate proceedings are part of the public record and can be very time-consuming and expensive. However, in nearly every case, to some extent Read More …
After losing a spouse or longtime partner, it’s difficult to look past your grief. However, it’s crucial to understand the important and timely decisions you must make regarding your finances and personal estate plan. Estate planning is an ongoing process, Read More …
Social Security Disability Insurance is one of these types of programs. What Is Social Security Disability Insurance? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) issues payments each month to individuals who have incurred a severe disability that has left them unable to Read More …
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, which went into effect in 2020, changed how beneficiaries of inherited retirement accounts must withdraw these funds. The Act’s passage made it more difficult for individuals to pass their retirement Read More …
Medicare recipients living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s recently received promising news: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it would begin covering new Alzheimer’s treatments that receive approval from the FDA. “If the FDA grants traditional approval, Read More …
The United States population of aging adults has grown exponentially over the past decade. According to projections published by the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 60 and older increased by 34 percent from 55.7 million to 74.6 million Read More …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2023 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures. What Are Spousal Impoverishment Rules? Spousal impoverishment is a concern for Read More …
Elder law attorneys may specialize in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors. These practitioners are essential because they work to protect a vulnerable population. To plan for their future and their care, seniors and their families should Read More …
At Joseph L. Motta Co. our motto is “Leave a Legacy, Not a Predicament,” because we genuinely want to help people have all their affairs in order so that their family is not burdened with a mess upon death. Losing Read More …
You may have a caregiver in your life to whom you wish to bestow your gratitude by designating them as an heir in your estate plan. Whether your caregiver is your own child — or a niece, nephew, grandchild, godchild, Read More …
If you are considering preparing a will, this is a great first step in planning for the future. After reflecting on the basics, such as whom you want to be in charge of administering your wishes, you may wonder if Read More …
Affordable, safe housing is one of the most crucial aspects of a person’s life, especially if that person has a disability. Parents and guardians must plan for this as early as possible to make sure their loved one has a Read More …
Come meet Joseph L. Motta on Thursday, November 4th, 2021, at the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo from 3:30pm-6:30pm. The aim of the EXPO is simple- to provide exhibitors and attendees an opportunity to network, collaborate, learn about Read More …
The City of Avon Lake, in cooperation with the North Coast Chamber of Commerce, has announced the return of the 8th annual North Coast Business Expo on Thursday, July 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ahern’s Banquet Center, Read More …
Register now for our free event with the Lorain Public Library System. This is an event happening using Zoom, a video conferencing tool, so join from your home or wherever you are on Thursday, February 11th. Event sponsored by the Read More …
