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By James Fenchel
In Elder Law News
Posted October 3, 2026

Is a Principal’s Property at Risk if Their Agent Is Sued?

If someone acting as another person's agent under a power of attorney gets sued personally (for divorce, a car accident, debt, etc.) can the person suing them get access to the assets the [...]

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By James Fenchel
In Elder Law News
Posted October 3, 2026

Can Medicaid Recover a Home Deeded to a Disabled Child?

My mother (76-years old and receiving Medicaid) filed a quitclaim deed to remove her name from the deed of her home, leaving myself (disabled adult, receiving SSDI) as the sole name on the [...]

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By James Fenchel
In Elder Law News
Posted October 3, 2026

How Can My Mother’s Reverse Mortgage Affect Her Medicaid?

My mother has a reverse mortgage on her home. How is this taken into account when applying for Medicaid for her long-term care needs?

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By James Fenchel
In Elder Law News
Posted October 2, 2026

Understanding Medicare is More Complicated Than Many Realize

A recent survey revealed that most Medicare users understand far less about their coverage options than they think.

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By James Fenchel
In Elder Law News
Posted September 22, 2026

Decision-Making Rights in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

Residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities retain broad rights over their decision-making, including their visitors, medications, and ability to vote.

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By James Fenchel
In Elder Law News
Posted September 19, 2026

Should We Put Our Home in a Revocable Trust or a Will?

Our biggest asset is a home and we would like to leave it to our two children equally without a hassle. Our question is: Would it be better to put it in a revocable trust or to do a will? [...]

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By James Fenchel
In Elder Law News
Posted September 18, 2026

What to Do If Your Medicare Advantage Plan Denies Rehab

A Medicare Advantage plan’s denial of post-acute rehabilitation or skilled nursing care is not necessarily final. Recent federal investigations found high denial rates for certain types of [...]

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By James Fenchel
In Elder Law News
Posted September 15, 2026

Will My Mom’s Life Insurance Affect her Medicaid Eligibility?

My mom had a stroke and is now bedridden. She has a $15,000 whole life insurance policy that we believe may make her ineligible for Medicaid in Texas due to its cash value. We have researched [...]

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By James Fenchel
In Elder Law News
Posted September 15, 2026

Can Medicaid Claim My Mom’s Home Sale Proceeds After Deed?

Mom, who will be 99 years old in January, is currently on Medicaid and may soon move to a nursing home. She deeded her home to her three children over 10 years ago. If we don’t sell the home [...]

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By James Fenchel
In Elder Law News
Posted September 2, 2026

Medicare Plan D News: Higher Monthly Premiums in 2027

Medicare beneficiaries could face higher Part D prescription drug premiums in 2027 after the Trump administration announced that it will end a federal subsidy program that has helped hold [...]

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