Informed families make better decisions. That's our philosophy at the Elder Law Practice of Timothy L. Takacs--and it's why we've created the Family Education Center. It's a place where you and your family can come to learn more about the issues you're facing now--or will be facing in the future.
Click on the links below to view the articles in our Family Education Library.
General FAQ
Questions and Answers About Protecting Your Assets From the Nursing Home
Ten Asset Protection Mistakes
Myths about Medicaid
Getting Medicaid to Pay for Nursing Home Costs (by Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and Upper Cumberlands, January 2005; in PDF format. This is the booklet that many elder law attorneys give to their clients. It's a 1mb download file from the Legal Aid Web site, so please be patient while the booklet loads, especially if you have a dial-up connection to the Internet.)
Pitfalls of Giving Away Your Home
Joint Accounts Are Usually Bad
Is Medicaid Planning Ethical?
What the Salespeople Don't Tell You About Living Trusts
Gambling on Long-Term Care Insurance
You Are a Trustee of a Special Needs Trust
How to Use a Durable Power of Attorney
Please Read This ... Before You Buy a "Medicaid Friendly" Annuity
10 Tips for Choosing a Caregiver for an Elder