RHODE ISLAND ELDER LAW ARTICLES:

Rhode Island Elder Law- Protecting Home From Nursing Home Costs- FAQs for Seniors
Frequently asked questions answered by a Rhode Island (RI) elder law attorney / lawyer concerning issues important to the elderly and senior citizens such as nursing home costs and liens, living wills, estate planning etc. This article includes answers to the following frequently asked questions: 1) What documents should I have in my estate plan? 2) What is a Living Will? 3) Will the State take my house if I go into a nursing home? 4) What steps should I take to protect the house in case of nursing home costs? 5) Are there any means for me to retain control of my assets while simultaneously protecting them from the reach of nursing homes? 6) What law will govern the strategies and state determinations? [March 20, 2007 09:15:58 am]