Elder Law

Though the idea can seem scary, many people in Texas and across the country will need some type of long-term care in their elder years. In many cases, families may struggle to pay for such care, which is why many people want to qualify for Medicaid assistance if...

Feeling a lack of control can be scary for any Texas resident. Unfortunately, the possibility exists that anyone could wind up in a position where he or she cannot express certain information due to illness or injury. On the bright side, individuals can prepare for...

Getting older affects each person differently than the next. Some Texas residents may be able to maintain their good health well into their elder years, and others may experience mental or physical health issues. Because it is not easy to predict which will be the...

Getting older is different for each person. Some Texas residents may live until they are 100 or close to it without suffering any major ill health effects. Of course, it is more common for individuals to experience physical and mental health decline as they reach...

As Texas residents age, some may come to realize that their health is not holding up as well as they had hoped. They could develop serious medical conditions or have a disability that makes it likely that they will need long-term care in the future. If this is the...

It is common for people to have fears about getting older. They may worry that they will never achieve certain dreams or that they will find themselves with ill health. Unfortunately, diseases like Alzheimer's affect numerous people in Texas and across the country,...

Many Texas residents may dread getting older. They may imagine difficult times ahead where they can no longer care for themselves, and while this may not need to be the only future imagined, it is certainly a possibility. Fortunately, individuals can plan for...

No one likes the idea of finding him or herself in the situation of needing extended care. Unfortunately, older individuals face a significant likelihood of needing long-term care at some point during their retirement years. If Texas residents do not plan for that...

Powers of attorney are common estate planning tools. Many people in Texas use these documents to make sure that their medical and financial wishes are respected even if they are unable to make decisions on their own. Sadly, there is a significant amount of abuse...

Needing long-term care can be a difficult situation to consider. However, even if Texas residents want to believe that they will never end up incapacitated or needing extended care for another reason, it happens to numerous individuals. As a result, it is wise to take...