Obtain ladybird deed before time runs out

Legal Corner by Paul A. Brule



There are many tools that attorneys use to save peoples’ assets from loss of payment for nursing homes expenses. While the methods may not be tools in the usual sense of the word, it presents a good analogy. Various types of legal documents or legal structures can be used like tools to achieve certain objectives. 
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Many vets unaware of valuable benefit

Legal Corner by Paul A. Brule



If you or a loved one is facing health care related expenses, a little known federal government benefit may help you defray the cost of such bills. The Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit is available to certain veterans, their spouses and dependants. Because of the many seniors who served during World War II and, to a lesser extent, during the Korean War, the benefit is accessible to a surprising number of our clients.
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Laws can change from state to state

Legal Corner by Paul A. Brule



I usually address issues of how to save clients’ assets from risk of loss for payment of nursing home expenses. For many of the columns, I assume that the client is a Rhode Island resident, entering a nursing home in that state.
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Experts can expose Medicaid myths

Legal Corner by Paul A. Brule



Much of our law practice involves protecting assets so they do not have to be used to pay for nursing home expenses. We accomplish that by qualifying people for Medicaid while preserving their holdings. This column will focus be on what might seem patently ridiculous: the relationship between complex Medicaid regulations and speed limits.  That’s correct, speed limits.
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Preparing for first meeting is recommended option

Legal Corner by Paul A. Brule



The first visit to an attorney’s office might be a bit stressful. You might ask: Will the attorney be friendly? Will I be able to understand what the attorney tells me? What will I be charged? What should I bring? All of those are very good questions, but I am going to focus on the last one.
Every attorney has a different approach to the first client meeting. Some attorneys require that individuals fill out extensive questionnaires prior to meeting. Other attorneys require money before the first meeting. I hope to give you an example of how at least one attorney, this attorney, approaches the first visit.
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