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What You Need to Understand About the Medicaid Division of Assets

Category: Medicaid Planning

Kansas and Missouri Medicaid and Nursing Homes

Landon Center on Aging Brown Bag Special: Kansas and Missouri Medicaid and Nursing HomesPresenters: Dan Flack, Kansas Medicaid Coordinator, and Lori Sanders, Missouri Medicaid Coordinator, for KC Elder Law... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Why You Shouldn't Wait to Plan For Long Term Care

Category: Medicaid Planning

Downsizing or Transitioning? Why you should consider a senior relocation specialist.

Realtor, Sarah Boston, explains why having a caregiver's heart is key to selling real estate for seniors.For more information: Why Real Estate Agents Need Elder Law AttorneysTransferring Property Upon Your DeathFive Estate Planning Myths... Read More

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Why Real Estate Agents Need Elder Law Attorneys

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2022 New Year, New You!

Don't just resolve to improve yourself this year, improve the lives of those you care about.... Read More

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5 Steps to Creating an Estate Plan

There are no one-size-fits-all estate plans, so it's best to meet with an experienced attorney who can help you decide which estate plan is best for you. Here are our top 5 tips to help you get started. For more information:Questions You Should Be Asking Your Elder Law Attorney5 Estate Planning Myth... Read More

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Medicaid vs Medicare

One of the biggest misconceptions we see is the confusion between Medicaid and Medicare. Medicaid Coordinator, Lori Sanders, sits down with Dan Mulvany, Director of Business Development for Ignite Medical Resorts, to discuss the differences between the two programs. ... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Senior Care Live with Steve Kuker and Amber Thailing

Listen in as host Steve Kuker, from Senior Care Live, visits with Amber Thailing, J.D./M.S.W., from KC Elder Law. They discuss the difference between Estate Planning and Elder Law, explain Power of Attorney documents, and review the difference between a Will and a Trust. They also set the record s... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

KC Elder Law Origin Story

KC Elder Law, a fixture of the Kansas City metro area community, began with a family member in need of long-term care and estate planning. Twenty years later, our mission has expanded, but o... Read More

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Happy Mother's Day from the KC Elder Law Family

May 9th is a day to thank Mothers everywhere for their sacrifice and selflessness.Motherhood is a journey, and the bond between a mother and child evolves at each stage in that journey. No parent can predict every fork in the road, but love means preparing for the time when our children must continu... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Fighting Parkinson's: How exercise can slow the progression

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, and we thought it would be fun to send one of our attorneys, Amber Thailing, to the Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center (PEWC), where she was able to join her father in his favorite Rock Steady boxing class. ... Read More

Category: Elder Law

Sweetheart Trusts For The Sweetheart You Really Trust

Sweetheart Trusts are a great option, if you have a sweetheart that you really trust. Learn what the pros and cons are of this estate planning document.... Read More

Category: Trusts & Wills

4 Ways Property Passes at Death Explained

There are essentially four ways an individual can transfer property to their loved ones upon their death. Depending on the age of the persons who will be receiving property or the dynamics among family members who are receiving the property, it is important to choose your method of transfer very ca... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Blood Donors and Volunteers Needed in Our Area Right Now

Join Elder Law Attorney, Bill Hammond, for an important discussion with Chelsey Smith, of the Community Blood Center.Discover how you can give back to our community at this special time of the year and learn the surprising truth about giving blood if you've had Covid-19. If you have any elder law ne... Read More

Category: Elder Law

Medicaid May Not Cover Everything

Did you know that Medicaid may not cover everything your loved one needs when in a long term care home?If you have a loved one who needs long term care, remember there are steps you can take now to protect their assets. To learn more, please call us at 913-338-5713 or request a free consultation on ... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Hospice: The difference between curative medicine and palliative care

Join Bill Hammond of KC Elder Law for his discussion with David Wiley of KC Hospice. Discover the difference between curative medicine and comfort and palliative care and when someone should consider hospice for their loved one. For a free consultation on Elder care and legal issues, please schedule... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Changing Trends in Assisted Living?

This year has caused us all to look at services we offer with fresh eyes. Join us for the latest installment of the KC Elder Law Interview Series where Bill Hammond interviews Bonnie Smith of Benton House about their new "Benton House at Home" program.Learn about new services such as meal delivery, ... Read More

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Why Parkinson's patients might want to take up boxing

Parkinson's Disease can cause a patient's world to get smaller... tiny steps, softer voice, difficulty buttoning a shirt, and so on. Believe it or not, boxing classes can help a Parkinson's patient train their large muscle groups, used for walking and self care tasks, as well as small muscle groups,... Read More

Category: Elder Law

It takes a village

Welcome to the next installment of the KC Elder Law Interview Series. On today's webcast, Elder Law Attorney, Bill Hammond, interviews Gina Ross of St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Overland Park, Kansas. In this episode, you'll discover a great source for heart health screenings at an incredibl... Read More

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Feeling cooped up? Need to get out of the house?

If you've got a bit of "cabin fever" even though it's only September, join Bill Hammond of KC Elder Law for his discussion with Jenny Smith, Recreation Supervisor at Sylvester Powell Community Center.Learn how you can safely get out, exercise, see a movie, play bingo, or just come in for a sense of ... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

What do I do when my siblings and I disagree on how to care for mom or dad?

This year, we're being asked to answer questions we've never considered before such as: How do I manage care for my loved one when we can't get together?How do I provide transportation to medical appointments?What do I do when my siblings and I disagree on how to care for mom or dad? How do I talk t... Read More

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How to find a long term care home for your loved one

It's a great challenge nowadays to find the right care center for a loved one. In this short video, join KC Elder Law attorney, William Hammond, and Senior Care Consultant, Steve Kuker, as they discuss the difficulties brought about by 2020 and how to navigate these tricky waters when your loved one... Read More

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Senior Care Live with Steve Kuker

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bill Hammond, President and Founder of KC Elder Law. They discuss the difference between Estate Planning and Elder Law, explain Power of Attorney documents, and review the difference between a Will and a Trust. They also set the record straight with Myth v... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Evergreen Community Pen Pal Program

KC Elder Law and Evergreen Community of Johnson County are partnering together in this very special pen pal program with the residents of Evergreen's long-term care community. Please help us brighten the day for these residents by sending cards or letters to the resident c/o KC Elder Law9225 In... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Estate Planning and Powers of Attorney with Forest Creek Memory Care

Today, KC Elder Law attorneys, Amber Thailing and Rachel Spaethe, spoke with representatives from Forest Creek Memory Care to discuss the most common questions they get about estate planning and powers of attorney.... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Should I keep my health insurance when I apply for Medicaid?

Kansas City Medicaid Coordinator, Dan Flack, answers the question, "Should I keep my health insurance when I apply for Medicaid?"For more information:Medicaid ExplainedConsumer's Guide to Medicaid Planning and Division of AssetsThe Five Year Look Back Period... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

What to know about applying for VA Aid and Attendance benefits

Attorney, William Hammond, with KC Elder Law firm discusses some of the key things to consider when applying for VA Aid & Attendance benefits.For more information:Caring for a Veteran at Home - VA Benefits May Cover CostMajor VA Rule Changes Just AnnouncedAdult Day Care - An Alternative to Nursi... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Do I need a trust? If so, why?

Do I need a trust, and if so, why? The answer depends on your estate and how you want to distribute your assets at your death. William Hammond explains when you do or do not need to think about a trust for your estate.For more information:Transferring Property Upon Your DeathCreating a Trust for You... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Who can I name as my power of attorney?

Naming someone as your agent on either the financial power of attorney or healthcare power of attorney isn't as easy as it sounds. There are a number of ways that you can allow your agents to act on your behalf and it's best to speak with an estate planning attorney first to make sure the estate pla... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

Medicaid Explained

KC Elder Law Medicaid Coordinator, Dan Flack, hosted a live Q&A titled, "Medicaid Explained." There were some great questions asked by people in the Kansas City area about the division of assets, which assets are countable for Medicaid purposes, and the Medicaid application process in general. F... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning

The Difference Between a Power of Attorney and a Guardianship

Is a power of attorney the same as a guardianship? What types of powers of attorney are there? What powers does a guardianship have? What if my loved one is declared incapacitated and can no longer sign a power of attorney? It is important to know the difference between these documents and have the ... Read More

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98.1 KMBZ FM 6-part Experts in the News Podcast Series with William Hammond

From Dan Weinbaum at 98.1 KMBZ FM:"KC Elder Law strives to help families find solutions for their legal and financial frustrations, as well as find support and services to aid them. The practice of elder law, when done right, is about 50% legal work and 50% social work… we're here to help you find... Read More

Category: Elder Law

An Important Message from KC Elder Law

The last couple of months have been interesting to say the least.We are all being forced to examine our lives in ways unimaginable only a couple of months ago. If we've learned anything recently, it's that we've been reminded of the uncertainty of things.At times like this we should also re-examine ... Read More

Category: Medicaid Planning