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July 2007
 Greetings!
 
We are pleased to announce that Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. and Adriennne J. Arkontaky, Esq. were recently featured in the August 2007 issue of Kiplinger's Finance Magazine for their work in the area of Special Needs Planning.  The article "Planning for Your Disabled Child" addresses estate planning for families of children with special needs.   We have sent you this e-newsletter to keep you updated on the very latest in  special needs planning and elder news headlines. Littman Krooks LLP is a firm dedicated to serving the needs of seniors and those individuals with special needs. Our attorneys specialize in elder law, estate planning, estate administration, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, special education advocacy and guardianship.
 
 
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Avoid Sibling Disputes Over Caregiving By Putting It In Writing
 
Caring for an elder parent can be stressful for families. Siblings may disagree over how care should be provided or where a parent will live. If these squabbles escalate into a guardianship battle, it can cost the family thousands of dollars. To avoid this, lawyers have begun drafting sibling agreements (also called family care agreements). Click here for more
 
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Spouses' Guesses About End-of-Life Wishes Not Always Accurate
 
Most older adults who are married name their spouses to make health care decisions for them should they become incapacitated and unable to convey their wishes to care providers. The common way to do this is through a durable power of attorney for health care, also called a health care proxy. But how accurate are spouses at knowing what their spouse would want to do in a particular situation?  Click here to read more
In This Issue
Avoid Sibling Disputes Over Caregiving By Putting It In Writing
Spouses' Guesses About End-of-Life Wishes Not Always Accurate
Assisted Living Company Begins Purge of Residents on Medicaid
Assisted Living Company Begins Purge of Residents on Medicaid
 
In April 2007, Assisted Living Concepts, Inc., which operates assisted living facilities in 17 states, began evicting Medicaid recipients living in its facilities and refusing entry to applicants who are on Medicaid. So far, the company has evicted about 40 residents from facilities in Nebraska and Texas. Click here to read more  
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