by Law Office of Constance A. Aschenbrenner | May 15, 2023 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Medicaid is a government program that provides healthcare coverage to people with limited financial resources. Medicaid planning is an essential part of estate planning for many families, particularly for those who are concerned about the cost of long-term care. In...
by Law Office of Constance A. Aschenbrenner | Jan 9, 2023 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
A dementia diagnosis is a traumatic time for any family. Dementia happens slowly and progressively over time. In the early stages, some symptoms are often thought of as just signs of aging. Beginning signs can be as simple as losing car keys, forgetting where the car...
by Law Office of Constance A. Aschenbrenner | Dec 13, 2022 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Elder Law, Wills and Trusts
I bet you have some aspirin or Advil in the medicine cabinet, or maybe your favorite herbal tea will do the trick, if you are feeling under the weather. Sounds like you are prepared. What is your plan if the aspirin, advil and herbal tea don’t work? What if you...
by Law Office of Constance A Aschenbrenner | May 26, 2022 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Elder Law, Wills and Trusts
Is he or she at home and no longer able to manage on their own, or have a cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease? Does the illness, impairment, or disability limit their ability to manage on their own? Is your loved one in the hospital and not able to go...
by Law Office of Constance A Aschenbrenner | Mar 24, 2022 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Serious health diagnoses can impact your life in huge ways and may bring concerns you haven’t thought of up to the forefront. One of those concerns, which is often pushed off when everything is going well, is estate planning and/or elder law planning. Planning can...
by Law Office of Constance A Aschenbrenner | Jan 28, 2022 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Elder Law, Estate Planning
Legal competency concerns can lead to issues for senior citizens, during both life and death. This is especially true for financial affairs and disputed inheritances. An Anchorage Elder law attorney must be able to determine a senior’s legal competency in both...