Family Caregiver Contracts
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
When an ill or older relative needs help with daily activities and personal care, selecting an at-home caregiver can be a worrisome task. Who will... ABLE Accounts Now Available to Wisconsin Residents
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, enacted by Congress in late 2014, amended Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, permitting states to... Changes To Life Estates and Jointly-Held Property – Wisconsin Act 20
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
New Wis. Stat. s. 49.849(3)(a), provides that any property of a decedent that is transferred by a person who has possession of the property at... Life Estates – No Estate Recovery If Created Before August 1, 2014
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
If you are considering transferring your property to your children and retaining a life estate, you may want to act now to avoid the adverse... Wisconsin Act 20
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
New Wis. Stat. s. 49.849(3)(a), provides that any property of a decedent that is transferred by a person who has possession of the property at... Trustee Duties Change – Wisconsin Act 20
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
Wisconsin Act 20 amends Wis. Stat. s. 701.065, effective for deaths of Settlors or beneficiaries that occur on or after October 1, 2013, regardless of... Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning – Important Changes
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
Wisconsin’s 2013-2015 Budget passed as Wisconsin Act 20 on June 30, 2013 and was published on July 1, 2013. The new law contains sweeping changes... Elder Abuse and The Law
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
Abuse of the elderly often goes unreported. Many victims do not think of elder abuse as a crime, and for those who do, they may... Medicaid Myths and Truths
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
Many people want to know when Medicaid will cover nursing home costs, which can cost over $70,000 a year or more for skilled care. Medicare... Legal Capacity in Elder Law
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
The term 'legal capacity' is heard often in a variety of legal situations, usually to define someone who is able to understand and appreciate the... Special Needs Trusts for Disabled Beneficiaries
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
Historically, parents and other relatives of disabled individuals have been advised to disinherit the disabled person for estate planning purposes. This is because an inheritance...