Planning for Care: Advice from an Elder Law Attorney

Published: April 17, 2018, 5:30 a.m.

b"In this episode of Eldercare Illuminated, Torchlight\\u2019s VP of Product, Attorney Carolyn Romano chats with Elder Law Attorney, Harry Margolis, about how planning for short- or long-term care needs can protect family assets. In addition to learning what to do today to begin preparing for a loved one's future (or your own), you'll also find out how an Elder Law Attorney can help your family: 1) address the complexities presented by government programs and entitlements, such as Medicare and Medicaid; 2) understand the options seniors and their families have in the evolving regulatory environment; and, 3) how families can still find solutions in a crisis, even if little planning has been done beforehand.

About Our Guest:

Harry S. Margolis has been representing seniors, individuals with special needs and their families since he started ElderLawServices, the predecessor of Margolis & Bloom, in June 1987. His firm has helped thousands of clients pay for long-term care, grapple with the incapacity of a family member, and plan for safe and productive futures for their children and grandchildren. Harry is a Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel. He has been named a \\u201cSuper Lawyer\\u201d since 2005 and has been recognized as one of the top 100 attorneys in New England."