by Corey McCool | Sep 16, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid
For many different reasons, people find that their best option is to move into a long-term care facility. There are several different types of facilities. Some of them are for end-of-life care; others are retirement communities. Within those distinctions there are... by Corey McCool | Aug 19, 2019 | Estate Planning
When most people think of probate, they often think of long waits to distribute property after the death of a loved one. They think of an estate tied up for years in court and eaten up with high court costs and lawyers’ fees. While this may be true in some States that... by Corey McCool | Aug 15, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process by which you make decisions concerning the disposal of your estate after your death. Many people think that they can wait until they are much older to begin estate planning. However, you should begin it as soon as you acquire property,... by Corey McCool | Jul 24, 2019 | Estate Planning
Too often when people think of estate planning, they think only of writing their will, but really estate planning should include Advance Directives, the Living Will, Durable Powers of Attorney, and in some cases the “Physicians Order for Scope of Treatment” or... by Corey McCool | Jul 16, 2019 | Estate Planning
Dementia and other types of cognitive decline are often thought of as a progressive and steady decline in faculties. However, that’s not always the case. There are some areas where a person might see accelerated decline. Other areas might remain unaffected. There are... by Corey McCool | Jun 12, 2019 | Estate Planning
Every day in a hospital near you, a patient is non-responsive or near death and unable to make decisions for themselves. And often, there is confusion about the patient’s wishes because they never communicated their desires or nominated a decision maker. Sadly, this... by Corey McCool | Jun 11, 2019 | Medicaid
Everyone knows long term care is terribly expensive. In fact, the average cost in Idaho is well over $8000 per month. If you can afford private pay for long term care, that should usually be your first choice because the care options under Medicaid are fairly limited.... by Corey McCool | May 20, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid
In Idaho, there are two types of Power of Attorney, the Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA), and the general POA (POA). The MPOA is usually accomplished along with the Living Will, and it gives the power to the person of your choice to give or deny consent for medical... by Corey McCool | Apr 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
It’s a sad truth that many of us will face one day. Determining if, and when, your parent needs a guardianship. The guardianship is sometimes put into place to protect the senior from inadvertently harming themselves. Forgetting the small things may seem small to the...