The Top 10 National Elder Law Decisions of 2017

Below, in chronological order, is the annual roundup of the top 10 elder law decisions in the U.S. for the year just ended, as measured by the number of “unique page views” of the summary of each case found on the ElderLawAnswers website. ElderLawAnswers is a web-based resource available for those in the public seeking information on legal and financial issues relevant to aging and a network of more than 1,000 attorneys and law firms nationwide who practice elder law. Mr. Vanarelli is a founding member of ElderLawAnswers. 2nd Circuit Affirms Continuation of Medicaid Benefits Since Beneficiary Had No Authority To Direct Distributions A federal appeals court affirms a lower court’s ruling that a beneficiary’s interest in two predecessor trusts were not available resources for purposes of the Connecticut Medicaid plan. Simonsen v. Bremby (2d Cir., No. 16-204-cv, Feb. 15, 2017). To read a full summary and click through to the full…

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