Elder Law · June/July 2014
Who Should Consider Life Care in a CCRC?
Before signing a life care contract, read the real math. A $200,000 deposit may only get you 80 cents on the dollar — and you'll never get it back.
Written by the attorneys and staff of Shober & Rock — practical guidance on elder law, Medicaid planning, estate planning, and caregiving for Bucks County families.
Before signing a life care contract, read the real math. A $200,000 deposit may only get you 80 cents on the dollar — and you'll never get it back.
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