lee7365Jul 20, 20204 min readA Few Thoughts on Medical Powers of Attorney and HIPAA ReleasesAs an elder law attorney, I almost always suggest that my estate planning clients include a HIPAA Release and Authorization (herein,...
Lee FranksMay 12, 20204 min readSome Thoughts on Financial Powers of Attorney and a Few Words on Long Term CareSpeaking in personal voice in this post, I want to offer some thoughts about financial powers of attorney, especially from the point of...
Lee FranksMay 11, 20203 min readNursing Home Medicaid 101 for Single Individuals in TexasSkilled nursing care costs a great deal of money, and the subject causes serious anxiety among retirees, financial planners, caregivers,...
Lee FranksApr 13, 20204 min readSupplemental Needs Trust Case StudyLate last month, I posted some general information about trusts and a little more specific information about supplemental or special...
Lee FranksApr 9, 20204 min readStocking Up Is Not the Only Emergency PlanAnxiety and uncertainty over the recent pandemic prompted a general rush to prepare for the worst; toilet paper all but disappeared from...
Lee FranksFeb 28, 20203 min readSupplemental or Special Needs TrustsMy name is Lee Franks, and I am an elder law attorney serving the Texas Panhandle area down into the Trans Pecos. My partner, Laura Beth...