Category: Wills, Estate Planning and Trusts
Proposed Maine Law: An Act to Support Death with Dignity
The joint standing Committee on Health and Human Services heard public testimony on LD 347 and LD 1066 on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Representative Jennifer Parker introduced LD 1066 titled …
5 WAYS TO AVOID INHERITANCE CONFLICT
It is no secret that inheritance can cause family conflict. It is all too common for family members to disagree over how to care for an ill or elderly loved …
Increased Privacy Protections Proposed for the Probate Courts
Are you aware of your probate court privacy protections? Would you expect that the inventory of a loved one’s estate would be viewable by anyone in the public? If someone …
Changes to the Federal Nursing Home Requirements
In order for skilled nursing home facilities to receive payment under the Medicare or Medicaid programs, the facility must meet certain federal requirements. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services …
Updates to the MaineCare Eligibility Rules Regarding Real Estate
The MaineCare program, administered by Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, provides important medical and long-term care benefits to many Mainers. There are a variety of MaineCare benefits, based …