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How Long is a Power of Attorney Good for in Pennsylvania?

How long is a power of attorney valid in Pennsylvania? Here are a few key points: Not Invalid Due to Mere Passage of Time. In Pennsylvania a power of attorney …

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

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Is Disinheriting Your Spouse Sound Medicaid Planning to Protect Assets from Nursing Home Costs?

Should you disinherit your spouse and leave assets to your children to protect money from nursing home costs? It is common for estate planners to write wills and create beneficiary …

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

How to be Ready to Apply for Medicaid Nursing Home Benefits, 5 Steps

Nursing home placements can occur suddenly after an unexpected medical setback. Being prepared with the following will not only make your life easier in the event of a nursing home …

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Do You Remember Who is Named In Your Power of Attorney Documents?

Over time, many people tend to forget who is named to serve in their power of attorney documents. If years have gone by since you prepared your POAs, take a quick look. You might find that you need to make an update if your primary agent has died, moved away, or is no longer able or willing to take on the responsibility. 

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

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How Long is a Power of Attorney Good for in Pennsylvania?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

How long is a power of attorney valid in Pennsylvania? Here are a few key points: Not Invalid Due to Mere Passage of Time. In Pennsylvania a power of attorney …

As a Financial Power of Attorney, What Should I Ask My Lawyer?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

What questions should you ask your lawyer when preparing a financial POA document? Here are ten questions to get the conversation started:  Should I name agents to serve as POA …

Pennsylvania Elder Law Reference Guide 2024

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Pennsylvania Elder Law Reference Guide 2024 Meeting With Your Lawyer Perhaps the most difficult part of the estate planning process is overcoming procrastination and scheduling that initial consultation. For the …

Pennsylvania Medicaid Long-Term Care Numbers and Fact Sheet 2024

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

2024 Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Long-Term Care Numbers and Fact Sheet According to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, there are over 2,400,000 Pennsylvania residents over age 60.  More than 240,000 …

What Assets Are Exempt From Medicaid Estate Recovery Rights?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

When a Medicaid beneficiary passes away, their estate may be obligated to pay back outstanding debts, potentially including Medicaid long-term care benefits. However, some assets are exempt from Medicaid estate …

Power of Attorney vs. Guardianship in Pennsylvania

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Here are some points of comparison between a Power of Attorney and a guardianship in Pennsylvania.  A Power of Attorney (POA) is a relatively inexpensive document that is part of …

How are Income Payments to the Nursing Home Calculated for Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

It is important to make sure that a Medicaid applicant’s income is properly calculated and paid to the nursing home. Sometimes a Medicaid application is filed and remains pending for …

Should you Name Two People to Serve as Power of Attorney?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

There are several protections your lawyer can include when drafting your power of attorney. These protections can limit your agent’s authority and hold that agent accountable. First, be sure to …

Can a Power of Attorney Transfer Money to Themselves?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

The person you name as power of attorney is generally prohibited from self-gifting unless you specifically authorize the person to make gifts to themselves in the POA document. This question …