McCarty Law is proud to announce that attorney Sara Micheletti has been appointed to the legislative committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. The Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the State Bar is made up of lawyers that protect the rights of the elderly and […]
Residents of long-term care communities, such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes, retain the right to vote as long as they have the capacity to do so. Many of our clients in facilities request that their power of attorney act on their behalf to pay bills and make medical decisions. However, authority as a […]
McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is proud to announce that partner Reg Wydeven has been appointed as the President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) Wisconsin Chapter. NAELA is a professional organization of lawyers dedicated to enhancing legal services for seniors along with individuals with special […]
McCarty Law LLP is proud to announce that partner Jon Fischer has been added to the Wispact board of directors. Wispact is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of life for Wisconsin residents with disabilities, particularly by establishing and managing Special Needs Trusts (SNT). SNTs are used to protect the assets […]
It’s that time of year again – I just filed my taxes and can breathe easier knowing my financial health is in order. But, it’s also the time of year to ensure my actual health, and specifically my health care wishes, are in order. April 16, the day after the deadline for filing taxes, is […]
National Special Needs Law Month, designated by The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys every October, helps bring awareness and education to issues that people with disabilities and their families face. While estate planning is crucial for all individuals, it is especially important for those with special needs and disabilities and their loved ones. Leaving […]
For the first time since 2020, when the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed in response to the pandemic designation, it is expected that the assistance plans put in place to help those receiving public benefits will come to a close at the end of March. As you probably recall, the […]
In a prior blog post, we discussed the temporary suspension of certain Medicaid and Family Care rules during the pandemic. That discussion included the impact of stimulus payments on asset levels and the temporary suspension of annual renewals and continuing benefits for recipients, even if they are over assets. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services […]
In the fall of 2019, Adams and Woodrow, S.C. merged with McCarty Law LLP. Ben Adams and Bill Woodrow, along with their paralegal, Brenda Mertz, joined McCarty Law because their attorneys offered the same services that Adams and Woodrow did, namely Elder and Special Needs, Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Probate and Estate Settlement law, […]
Wispact trusts are a popular topic on our blog (click here for our first four articles WisPACT 1, WisPACT 2, WisPACT 3, WisPACT 4). A quick refresher – WisPACT trusts allow loved ones to set funds aside for a disabled individual’s needs without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits such as Supplement Security Income (SSI) or […]
