Getting the Elderly Out of Nursing Homes Let’s discuss getting people out of nursing homes. In this interview, Joseph Ranni, Esq. of Ranni Law Firm, PLLC answers the following questions: Why would anyone want to remove them from a nursing home? Is it a good idea to remove or stay? Does the quality of care have to do […]
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How to Deal With Health Care Proxy Abuse of Authority Joseph Ranni, Esq. of Ranni Law Firm, PLLC answers the following questions about Health Care Proxy Abuse of Authority: Health care proxy abuse of authority? What are some examples of abuse? What can you do to try and prevent it? What can you do if it happens? What happens
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What is Estate Planning? Joseph Ranni, Esq. of Ranni Law Firm, PLLC answers the following questions about Estate Planning: What is estate planning? Who needs estate planning? Are things like Insurance, IRAs, Pensions, Trusts, a house part of the estate? What are some documents needed for estate planning? What is the role of an executor in estate planning? How does estate
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How Is Disability Treated Under the Law? Want to know how disability is treated under the law? Watch the full interview with Joe Ranni, Esq. and see how to protect yourself and your loved ones. This interview covers the following questions: What is disability law? How are disabilities treated under the law? What is your focus on
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Florida, NY WW/Press/January 26, 2022 – Joseph J. Ranni, Attorney and Managing Partner, with the Ranni Law Firm is recognized and distinguished in the Top Attorneys of North America 2022-2023 edition by The Who’s Who Directories. The Ranni Law Firm’s concentration is in Elder and Disability Law focused upon personal and financial planning for clients to live home with the best
What is a Trust Attorney? Want to know what is a trust attorney and how he can help shield your assets? Watch the full interview with Joe Ranni, Esq. and see how to protect yourself and your loved ones. This interview covers the following questions: Who needs a trust attorney? What is a trust? What
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Why not qualify for Medicaid coverage of nursing home care by simply transferring assets out of your name? Congress does not want you to move into a nursing home on Monday, give all your money to your children (or whomever) on Tuesday, and qualify for Medicaid on Wednesday. So it has imposed restrictions on the
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While most transfers are penalized with a period of Medicaid ineligibility, certain transfers are exempt from this sanction. Even after entering a nursing home, you may transfer any asset to the following without having to wait out a period of Medicaid ineligibility: > Your spouse (but this may not help you become eligible since the
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You may have heard that transferring assets to achieve Medicaid eligibility is a crime. Is this true? No. But what about a professional advising someone to engage in asset transfers for Medicaid planning? That is a crime, at least in the statute books. However, it has been ruled to be an unconstitutional violation of the
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The problem with transferring assets is that you have given them away. You no longer control them, and even a trusted child or other relative may lose them. A safer approach is to put them in an irrevocable trust. Whether trust assets are counted against Medicaid’s resource limits depends on the terms of the trust
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This web site is for general information use only and does not provide legal advice. As each legal situation is unique, legal advice can only be given based on the particulars of each case and the law as it might apply to them. Disability and Elder Law often involve complex issues and challenges that requires informed decision-making. Many times this is in collaboration with spouses, partners, children or other professionals. For this reason and others, this information is solely to provide broad guidance. Our team of attorneys, Medicaid experts and support staff are available to answer questions about your personal circumstances.
