Are Adult Children Required to Support their Aging Parents? In general, “Filial Responsibility” laws hold that the adult child (or children) of an impoverished parent has the legal obligation to pay for the necessities of the parent who cannot do so for...
Just as Dorothy expressed her fear and apprehension in Oz during her encounter with lions and tigers and bears (Oh My!), we all feel the same way when confronted with Living Wills, Do Not Resuscitate Orders (“DNRs”) and Power of Attorney forms (“POAs”). First...
For decades, Laura delivered the evening news on two different Toledo TV stations. Since 2018 she's been working with financial clients of all ages, getting to know what's important to them so they can stay on track to reach their goals. Now, instead of just telling...
As the baby-boomer generation enters retirement, seniors are more vulnerable to financial abuse. Planning for elder care is crucial for all seniors and their family members. Financial abuse can take many forms, including exploitation by unscrupulous caregivers or con...
Guest Blogger: Anna Christine A Georgia native, Anna relocated to Ohio in 2011. She’s grown to love Ohio due to her passion of helping Ohioans protect their financial future through asset protection and estate planning. Anna is...
Guest Blogger: Christopher Stieben Chris Stieben has worked at ABLE for 9 years, gaining experience as a Certified Ombudsman Specialist and Certified Program Director. As a seasoned Ombudsman, he is passionate about advancing advocacy and information for elders...
Guest Blogger: Josh Didion Josh Didion is a member of the law firm of Semro, Henry & Barga, Ltd. His focus is on trust and estate planning, business, and real estate. Josh is a board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. He...
Today’s senior population is composed of men and women who grew up during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, typically have adult children as well as grandchildren, and have at least a minimal amount saved for retirement. Scam artists are well-aware of the influence of dementia...
Guest Blogger: Jennifer Panczyszyn, Financial Advisor - Edward Jones As an Edward Jones financial advisor, Jennifer has an established process to help clients build personalized strategies to achieve their goals. She earned her Masters in Business Administration from...
Filial Responsibility and Medicaid This post has been updated as of 2023 here: https://aristahc.com/filial-responsibility-and-medicaid/ “Filial responsibility” laws hold that the adult child (or children) of a parent has the legal obligation to pay for the necessities...
A Caregiver Agreement is an excellent strategy in many cases where in-home caregiving services are needed but would not be covered by Medicaid, and fall outside the scope of what a nursing facility would be able to provide at a comparable price. The caregiver can be a...