Coronavirus and Nursing Home Residents in Ohio
- posted: Mar. 19, 2020
On March 11, 2020, the President addressed the nation and declared a national emergency due to the threat of the coronavirus. He stated various precautionary measures that were to be Read More
Protecting Your Estate from Nursing Home Costs:
- posted: Mar. 12, 2020
Medicaid eligibility for nursing home costs, Trusts, risks of gifting to children and understanding Medicaid’s gift transfer rule. Presentation by Michael J. Millonig, Attorney At Law, Certified as an Elder Read More
Cryonics and Nature
- posted: Feb. 19, 2020
I just saw an interesting episode of the BBC America show, Weird Wonders. Part of the show was about how the arctic ground squirrel managed to survive during the winter Read More
The Trump Administration Allows States to Choose Medicaid Block Grants
- posted: Feb. 12, 2020
The Trump administration has unveiled a plan to allow states the option to cap Medicaid spending using block grants. While this change does not directly affect nursing home residents on Read More
How Secure Is Social Security?
- posted: Feb. 04, 2020
For years people have been worried about Social Security’s future, but what is the actual outlook? According to the  federal government, unless Congress acts to intervene, Social Security shortfalls are expected Read More
Feds Release 2020 Guidelines Used to Protect the Spouses of Medicaid Applicants
- posted: Dec. 30, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2020 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Read More
Nursing Home Mandatory Binding Arbitration Provisions
- posted: Dec. 16, 2019
Upon admission to a nursing facility, the resident will be required to sign a residency agreement. This agreement will specify all the terms and conditions of the residency concerning fees, Read More
Ohio Medicaid 2020 Miller Trust inflation adjustment
- posted: Dec. 13, 2019
The Ohio Medicaid annual inflation adjustment for income eligibility was just published by the Ohio Department of Medicaid. An applicant with income over the income standard is ineligible for Medicaid Read More
Tips on Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs
- posted: Nov. 28, 2019
Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs, so ensuring their long-term welfare can be tricky. Read More
How to Get Good Hospice Care: Hard-Won Advice from the Pennsylvania Nurse Prosecuted for Aiding Her Father’s Death
- posted: Nov. 27, 2019
In February 2013, Barbara Mancini was arrested in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and charged with aiding the attempted suicide of her dying 93-year-old father, Joseph Yourshaw. Ms. Mancini, a registered nurse in Read More
Heir hunters and their contracts under Ohio law
- posted: Nov. 18, 2019
There are firms known as heir hunters or heir search firms who search probate court records for estates of persons who pass away without a will and whose potential heirs Read More
Home Care Costs Rise Sharply in Annual Long-Term Care Cost Survey
- posted: Oct. 31, 2019
When it comes to long-term care costs, the charges for home care are now rising faster than those for nursing home care, according to Genworth's 2019 Cost of Care survey. Read More
Three Great Estate Planning seminars are presented by Michael Millonig this October.
- posted: Sep. 19, 2019
Estate Planning For Funerals and Burial : a consumer oriented seminar by Michael J. Millonig, Attorney At Law, Ohio State Bar Association Board Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Specialist, Read More
Will My Advance Directive Work in Another State?
- posted: Aug. 27, 2019
Making sure your end-of-life wishes are followed no matter where you happen to be is important. If you move to a different state or split your time between one or Read More
How to Plan Your Funeral
- posted: Aug. 08, 2019
Thinking about your funeral may not be fun, but planning ahead can be exceedingly helpful for your family. It both lets  them know your wishes and assists them during a stressful Read More
Annual Mental Examination
- posted: Jul. 23, 2019
An annual physical with a doctor is something most of us do. Especially as we get older or if we have a medical problem it is important to monitor our Read More