The Swier Law Firm Elder Law Blog
Our team is keeping you informed and up to date on the latest happenings on the law in South Dakota. Read more on our blog.
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Why South Dakota Is One Of The Best Places To Retire: The State Estate TaxThere are many factors which enter into your decision of where to live or retire. You may want to move to be closer to your grandchildren.
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Avoid These 3 Estate Planning Mistakes And Make Probate EasierPlanning for death is like any other transition of life. Don’t let the process of settling your estate cost your family unnecessary money.
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Which State's Medicaid Laws Apply When Spouses Live in Different States?If an individual lives in an assisted living facility in one state and her spouse lives in another state, can they apply for Medicaid?
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Report Ranks States on Nursing Home Quality and Shows Families' Conflicted ViewsA new report that combines nursing home quality data with a survey of family members ranks the best and worst states for care
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South Dakota Nursing Home Leaders Warn Of 'Statewide Disaster' Without More FundingA silver tsunami is coming as South Dakota's nursing home industry is on the verge of financial collapse, industry leaders warned.
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For First Time, Median Cost of Private Nursing Home Room Hits Six Figures in Annual SurveyThe median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States increased to $100,375 a year in 2018, up 3 percent from 2017.
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Holiday Elder Care Questions For Your Loved OnesDespite our increasingly interconnected world, physical distance still causes many issues experienced by aging family members to be underestimated or missed.
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Wave of Nursing Home Closures Hitting Small CommunitiesThe health and stability of some of South Dakota's most vulnerable residents are being threatened by a wave of closures of long-term care facilities.
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Are Payments to Third Parties Subject to the Five-Year Look-Back Period When Applying for Medicaid?
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How Long Does It Take for An Estate to Be Settled?It shouldn’t take that long. One year is a good rule of thumb. It takes time to take care of all the details, including distributing tangible property.