Watch Your Language: Elder Law

Often defined by the age of the clients, Elder Law is unlike virtually every other practice area. Across the country, the term “elder law” is typically used synonymously with “Medicaid planning.” Admittedly, even on this blog we spend a lot of our time talking about Medicaid and nursing home care. But Medicaid planning only scratches the surface of all the … Read More

High Five: 5 Ways to Pay for Your Nursing Home Stay

Nursing home care is expensive, and it’s not going to get better any time soon. With the 2014 average cost of nursing home care reaching $169 per day in Iowa, 70% of people reaching age 65 this year can expect to pay about $123,370-$141,115 (or more!) for their end of life care. The question becomes, how do you pay for an expense that huge? [Read More]