by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Nov 16, 2018 | Blog, Veterans
Do you or your loved ones receive VA benefits? Have you heard about the new changes that the VA Mission Act of 2018 may make to those benefits? In June 2018, a $52 billion veterans healthcare bill was signed into law with the intention of overhauling the Department of... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Oct 30, 2018 | Blog, Special Needs Planning
As a parent or grandparent of a person with special needs, we know how critical it is for you to ensure that he or she is protected both now and well into the future. Unfortunately, there may come a time when you will no longer be able to care for your loved one. You... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog
It’s no secret that older adults consume more health care services on average than younger people, and it makes sense. A lifetime of experience compounded by the aging process logically leads to increased health needs. Thankfully, seniors have the option of enrolling... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Sep 28, 2018 | Blog
If you’ve ever been close to a family member who suffered from dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, or know someone who has, then you know first-hand how devastating the experience can be. The Alzheimer’s Association, a national health nonprofit, describes it as losing... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Sep 19, 2018 | Blog, Long Term Care
When families place an elderly loved one in the care of a nursing home, they expect that proper attention and medical care will be competently provided, and rightly so. Unfortunately, one sign that an aging family member’s care needs to be modified immediately can be... 
by David H. Jacoby, Esquire | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog, Estate Planning
It may be uncomfortable, and the reality of the matter may be sad, but adult children often need to take charge of their aging parents. This can include ensuring that their aging parents will be able to pay for long-term care if they need it and have the right legal...