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Elder Law | Medicaid

Should You Hire a Lawyer to Apply for Medicaid?

Are you 65 or older? Do you need medical coverage or long-term care? Medicaid may be the solution for you – but how do you apply for Medicaid? Should you hire a lawyer to apply for Medicaid? Losavio & DeJean, LLC is here to help you navigate the Medicaid application process with more than 40…

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Elder Law | Power of Attorney

What Is a Power of Attorney in Louisiana?

Are you planning your estate in the Baton Rouge area? Power of attorney is likely a phrase that you have heard before – but what is a power of attorney in Louisiana? How does a power of attorney work? Losavio & DeJean, LLC and our legal team are here to help you plan your estate…

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VA Benefits

Will VA Disability Benefits Increase in 2023?

Are you a veteran entitled to disability benefits? Are you concerned about the future of your VA (Veterans Affairs) benefits? The increased cost of living has led to financial stress and worry for many veterans who depend on their VA benefits and many want to know – will VA disability benefits increase in 2023? Losavio…

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Elder Law

What is an Affidavit of Cremation and an Affidavit of Burial?

Today we’re going to talk about two important documents called an affidavit of cremation and an affidavit of burial. We’ve all heard horror stories on TV about family members fighting in funeral homes over whether or not their love one who is passed away should be cremated or what type of arrangement should be done….

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Elder Law

When Should I Open a New Bank Account if I’m Getting a Divorce?

It’s not unusual for someone to open individual bank accounts prior to filing a lawsuit for divorce. Although this is financially practical, it can also create a false sense of security with the belief that this account is their own separate money. Under Louisiana law, it is important to always remember that living separate from…

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Elder Law

Reverse Mortgage Explained

The basic age eligibility requirement for a home equity conversion mortgage is that the youngest person on the title must be at least 62 years old. However, if one spouse is under the age of 62, a reverse mortgage may still be possible because there is an exception for the non-borrowing spouse. The borrowers must…

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Elder Law

What Is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT)?

If you ever need long-term care, it may be difficult to manage the costs without draining your savings, pension, or other income sources, which is why Medicaid planning is so important. While your income and resources may not be able to cover the cost of care, they may still disqualify you from Medicaid if they exceed the income…

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Elder Law

The 4 “Big Bad Wolves” that Trust Protect You From

The best way to describe a trust is that it is a fortress that we help build to protect your hard-earned assets what you’ve worked so hard for to acquire during your life, to protect you from the four big bad wolves. The first big bad wolf we worry about is creditors. What will happen…

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Elder Law

Complete Our Free Living Will Form Today

Losavio & DeJean believes everyone should have a living will, which is why our law firm is giving away our living will form for free. Our lawyers specialize in estate planning, and we can assist you today if you need help drafting a living will to include in your estate plan. Why Louisiana Allows Living Wills The…

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Elder Law

What Are the Rules of a Special Needs Trust?

A special needs trust is not just for medical or disability-related items. Nearly all special needs trusts describe special needs as anything not provided by public benefit programs, such as supplemental items that can improve the beneficiary’s quality of life. For example, a vehicle, a home, educational expenses, electronic equipment, a computer or even ongoing…

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