Posts Tagged ‘ elder law ’

What is a Miller Trust?

Feb 25th, 2010 | By jbass | Category: Elder Law, FAQs

A “Miller Trust” is an trust that is designed to receive the income payable to a person and then distribute that income in accordance with specific rules.
Miller Trusts are typically used to address people who are “gapped” on receiving nursing home benefits from Medicaid.  In order to qualify for Medicaid, you must have an income [...]



How much does it cost to get a guardianship of an incapacitated person?

Feb 25th, 2010 | By jbass | Category: Elder Law, FAQs, Guardianship

Let’s clarify at the start – this answer concerns obtaining a guardianship of an incapacitated adult or minor only.  It does not address obtaining a guardianship over minors who are wards of the court, revoking parental rights, etc.  What is incapacitated?  Typically it is somebody who is unable to make or communicate significant responsible decisions [...]



What do I need to get a guardianship of an incapacitated person?

Feb 25th, 2010 | By jbass | Category: Elder Law, FAQs, Guardianship

Let’s clarify at the start – this answer concerns obtaining a guardianship of an incapacitated adult or minor only.  It does not address obtaining a guardianship over minors who are wards of the court, revoking parental rights, etc.  What is incapacitated?  Typically it is somebody who is unable to make or communicate significant responsible decisions [...]