The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for long-term care benefits. The rules establish an asset limit, a look-back period, and asset transfer penalties for claimants applying for VA pension benefits that require a showing of financial need. The principal such benefit for those needing […]
Estate Planning in Farmington CT Estate planning protects you and your family today and after your death. Having an estate plan in place will ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you die. Attorney Hank Weatherby is a leading estate planning lawyer in Farmington CT and greater Hartford. Planning ahead of time […]
Estate Planning Attorney – Avon CT 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 […]
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 […]
A California daughter and granddaughter’s fear of losing their home to Medicaid may have contributed to a severe case of elder abuse. If the pair had consulted with an elder law attorney, they might have figured out a way to get their mother the care she needed and also protect their house. Amanda Havens was […]
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 […]
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 […]
According to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, opening up her estate to public scrutiny and potential problems. Failing to create an estate plan can cause lots of headaches for heirs, in addition to unnecessary costs. Franklin, who died August 16, 2018, at age 76, left behind […]
How much you need for retirement depends a great deal on how long you expect to live. There are now many Web-based calculators that can give you an idea of your life expectancy based on your current age, gender, family health history, smoking and drinking habits, exercise patterns, stress level, and other important lifestyle choices. […]
The older you get, the harder it is to qualify for long-term care insurance. If you are interested in buying this insurance, it is better to act sooner rather than later. Many people put off purchasing long-term care insurance until they need it, but by then, it may be too late. Not only do premiums […]