Written by: Attorney Marcus Tecarro TL;DR Elder law is not the same as estate planning, and the difference matters most before a health crisis, not after. In Missouri, Medicaid reviews financial transactions made during the five years before an application,…
Written by: Attorney Raymond Chandler Quick Summary You probably know someone who went through it. A parent who needed a nursing home and nobody had a plan. A sibling whose assets disappeared before Medicaid kicked in. A family that spent…
Written by: Attorney Raymond Chandler You are the one who shows up. You manage the medications, drive to the appointments, handle the paperwork, and field the calls from the care facility. Your siblings are present on holidays, maybe, and available…
Navigating Life’s Tough Decisions Making decisions for a loved one’s care can be one of the most challenging responsibilities you face as a family member or close friend. One common dilemma involves choosing between guardianship and conservatorship. These legal arrangements…
What Happens When You’re Unable to Take Control of Your Own Life? Life is unpredictable, and none of us can foresee what tomorrow may bring. While it might feel uncomfortable to imagine a time when you’re unable to make decisions…
Life is an unpredictable journey, and part of planning for the future involves preparing for the unexpected. In the serene heart of St. Charles, Missouri, Polaris Estate Planning & Elder Law is dedicated to guiding you through the crucial process…
In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals find themselves in the unique position of being part of the “Sandwich Generation.” Coined as such due to the dual responsibilities they bear, members of the Sandwich Generation are adults who are simultaneously caring…
On Thursday, September 8 Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96. As the UK’s longest-serving monarch, it comes as no surprise that she leaves behind an immense fortune. Just how immense,…
Dorothy Miller, a social worker, first created the term “sandwich generation” in 1981. A Journalist, Carol Abaya, continued to study and add to what the term means. In 2006, Miriam Webster included the term, sandwich generation, in the dictionary for…
According to government statistics, a person turning 65 today has a nearly 70% chance of needing long-term care in their remaining years. Women require care for an average of 3.7 years while men, who have a shorter life expectancy, need an…
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