Guiding Ohio Families And Businesses To Brighter Futures
Planning for long-term care can be an overwhelming task. To make the best decisions for your future, it helps to understand how Ohio Medicaid determines coverage and structures its eligibility rules. Which assets does Medicaid count toward eligibility? The state sets...
In Ohio, the Medicaid look-back period is the five-year period before a person applies for certain long-term care Medicaid benefits. During that review, the state looks at whether the applicant gave away assets or transferred property for less than fair market value,...
When you are responsible for a loved one’s estate, the prospect of a lengthy court process can add to the work you already face. In Ohio, certain smaller estates may qualify for simplified procedures instead of going through the full probate process. These options may...
When a family member passes away, their will should provide clarity and closure. However, unexpected changes or suspicious circumstances may signal problems with the document's validity. Ohio law provides specific grounds for challenging a will's validity. Recognizing...
Your future medical care is something that your estate plan can address in advance. You cannot necessarily know what the future holds, but you know that there could be certain medical complications. For example, older adults may be at risk of developing Alzheimer's or...
One of the most important tasks when creating your estate plan is to nominate an executor. They will implement your plan when you die, and it's a position of great responsibility. Picking the right person for the job increases the chance that things go to plan. While...
Age-related physical decline and medical challenges may prevent people from living independently throughout their golden years. Some older adults move into nursing homes. Others may be able to age in place in their own residences if they have home health aides to...
Planning for the future is not always easy, especially when life feels busy and unpredictable. Many families focus on creating a will but inadvertently overlook other important documents that can make a difficult situation much easier to manage. Unexpected illnesses,...