<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States increased to $100,375 a year in 2018, up 3 percent from 2017, according to Genworth's annual Cost of Care survey.</span></p>
Protect Your Rights.Hank Weatherby of Weatherby & Associates, PC, is a leading estate planning attorney in Avon CT and the greater Hartford area. Estate planning is important if you own property and have heirs. The process of estate planning protects yourself and your loved ones. It allows you to ensure that your property will go […]
When you have questions regarding Medicaid planning, consult with Weatherby & Associates PC. Weatherby & Associates have earned the trust of families in Farmington CT and the greater Hartford area. Medicaid, or Title XIX is a state and federal program for people with limited assets who cannot afford nursing home care. The Medicaid application process is […]
With over twenty years of experience as probate lawyers in Connecticut, Weatherby & Associates have earned the trust of families in Granby CT and the greater Hartford area. The probate process distributes an estate after the death of a parent or loved one according to his/her wishes. Probate is a process of determining whether a […]
<p><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#000000">When one sibling is named in a power of attorney, there is the potential for disputes with other siblings. No matter which side you are on, it is important to know your rights and limitations.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#000000">If you have it to give, you certainly can, but there may be consequences should you apply for Medicaid long-term care coverage within five years after each gift.</span></span></p>
<p>The Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for long-term care benefits. The rules establish an asset limit and asset transfer penalties for claimants applying for VA pension benefits.</p>
<p><span style=\"font-size:medium\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Medigap premiums can vary widely depending on the insurance company, according to a new study, so be sure to shop around before choosing a policy.</span></span></p>
Medicaid Planning falls under the category of Elder Law. Weatherby & Associates PC are your local resource in Avon and greater Hartford CT for seniors and other individuals who need help paying for long term care expenses and nursing home care. The sooner you start Medicaid Planning, the more assets you will be able to […]
New at-home personal devices, or voice assistants, are not generally thought of as technology used by older adults. In fact, older adults are a demographic commonly assumed to be “non-tech savy.” Advertising often depicts young adults and teenagers enjoying the ease of communication and internet searching done using voice assistants. While these devices have generated […]