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Long-Term Care Planning

Virginia Beach Long-Term Care Planning Lawyer

Secure Your Future with Virginia Beach Care Planning

Long-term care planning is a crucial part of any estate plan. However, the term "long-term care" covers a lot of ground, and the options available vary widely. It is important to understand the types of long-term care available, how they are paid for, and the options available to ensure that you or your loved ones receive the care they need.

At J.S. Burton, our experienced estate planning attorneys are here to help you plan for future care needs. We can help you create a comprehensive plan that meets your specific needs and provides you with the peace of mind that you will receive the care you want and deserve.

Explore Long-Term Care Options in Virginia

There are many different types of long-term care, including:

  • Nursing home care — Nursing home care is often the most expensive form of long-term care, and can be very disruptive to a senior's normal daily routine.
  • Assisted living — Assisted living facilities offer more independence and privacy than nursing homes, but still provide some assistance with daily living activities.
  • Residential care — Residential care is a specialized form of assisted living for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
  • In-home care — In-home care is the most cost-effective form of long-term care, and allows seniors to remain in their homes or in familiar environments.

Funding Your Long-Term Care in Virginia

Long-term care can be very expensive, and most people don't have the resources to pay for it out of pocket. Fortunately, there are several ways to pay for long-term care, including:

  • Private insurance — Long-term care insurance is a great way to pay for long-term care costs. However, many seniors have found that their policies are not as generous as they expected.
  • Supplemental insurance — Supplemental insurance, such as a rider on life insurance policies, can provide additional coverage for long-term care.
  • Medicaid — Medicaid is a form of public assistance for those who cannot afford long-term care costs. However, Medicaid is a complex program, and it is important to have an experienced attorney help you navigate the application process.
  • Veterans benefits — Veterans may be eligible for additional benefits to help pay for long-term care.
  • Estate planning — Long-term care planning is a crucial part of any estate plan. By naming a trusted individual as your guardian, you can ensure that your affairs are taken care of, and your loved one is provided with the care they need.

Schedule a Consultation with a Virginia Care Planning Lawyer

Long-term care planning is an important part of any estate plan. However, the options available vary widely, and it is important to understand the types of long-term care available and how they are paid for. At J.S. Burton, our Virginia long-term care planning attorneys can help you plan for future care needs and provide you with the peace of mind that you will receive the care you want and deserve.

Call (888) 885-9001 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with an experienced long-term care planning attorney in Virginia Beach.

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    FAQs

    • What is a HIPAA Authorization?
      Some medical providers have refused to release information, even to spouses and adult children authorized by the Healthcare Power of Attorney on the grounds that the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, prohibits such releases.  Therefore, as part of your incapacity planning, you should sign a HIPAA authorization form that allows the release of medical information to your agents, successor trustees, family or any other individuals you wish to designate.
    • What is a living will or advance medical directive?
      A living will or advance medical directive informs others of your preferred medical treatment should you become permanently unconscious, terminally ill, or otherwise unable to make or communicate decisions regarding treatment.  In conjunction with other estate planning tools, it can bring peace of mind and security while avoiding unnecessary expense and delay in the event of future incapacity.
    • What is a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
      The law allows you to appoint someone to decide about medical treatment options if you lose the ability to decide for yourself.  You can do this by using a "Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care" or Health Care Proxy where you designate the person or persons to make such decisions on your behalf. You can allow your health care agent to decide about all health care or only about certain treatments. You may also give your agent instructions that he or she has to follow. Your agent can then make sure that health care professionals follow your wishes and can decide how your wishes apply as your medical condition changes. Hospitals, doctors and other health care providers must follow your agent's decisions as if they were your own.
    • Who may act as an agent under a Power of Attorney?
      In general, an agent, or attorney in fact, may be anyone who is legally competent and over the age of majority.  Most individuals select a close family member such as a spouse, sibling, or adult child, but any person such as a friend or a professional with an outstanding reputation for honesty would be ideal.  You may appoint multiple agents to serve either simultaneously or separately.  Appointing more than one agent to serve simultaneously can be problematic because if any one of the agents is unavailable to sign, action may be delayed.  Confusion and disagreement between simultaneous agents can also lead to inaction.  Therefore, it is usually more prudent to appoint one individual as the primary agent and nominate additional individuals to serve as alternate agents if your first choice is unwilling or unable to serve.