Andre O. McDonald, Author at McDonald Law Firm, LLC

Understanding Medicaid’s Long-Term Care Spousal Impoverishment Rules

The prospect of long-term care often brings with it many financial concerns. As we experience our declining health or that of an...

Estate Planning for Parents of Children with Mental Illness

Mental illness in the United States is more common than most people may think. More than one in five U.S. adults live with a...

HIPAA: An Overview for Young Adults

The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to provide guidelines to the healthcare industry for protecting...

Happy 18th Birthday! Now What?

Congratulations! You are now legally an adult. Although you may not feel any different, from a legal standpoint, a great deal has...

4 Steps to Stop Mail Addressed to a Deceased Person

Once you have been appointed the executor or personal representative of a deceased loved one’s probate estate, or when you step in...

Weighing Your Options: Special Needs Trusts vs. ABLE Accounts

A special needs trust (SNT) and an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account each provide a tax-free way for people with...

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