Zimmer Law Firm provides comprehensive Ohio Elder Law Services to help seniors in Loveland, Ohio, ensure they are maximizing their quality of life and taking advantage of benefits, programs, and services available to them. For personalized assistance making plans to obtain benefits and services and ensuring you can qualify for programs, you should give us a call.
Activities for Seniors in Loveland, Ohio
Loveland, Ohio actually spans three different counties: Hamilton, Clermont, and Warren Counties. As a result, seniors may have many different options for taking advantage of programs and services. For example, some of the different activities and community-based programs seniors can take advantage of include programs offered by:
- The Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio: Seniors can take advantage of this program, which is funded by taxpayers in Hamilton County to provide low-cost home care and other services aimed at helping seniors live independently as long as possible.
- Clermont Senior Services: Seniors can take advantage of the programs offered by this nonprofit organization that caters to seniors in Clermont County.
- Warren County Community Services, Inc: Seniors in the Warren County area of Loveland can find out about many benefits offered through this community-based program, including assistance with nutritional counseling and medical transportation.
Zimmer Law Firm can assist seniors in finding out about these and other benefits and services. Our Ohio Elder Law Services also help with the legal steps needed to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
Probate Resources in Loveland, Ohio
After a death in Loveland, heirs or beneficiaries will need to handle the probate process in the court in the county where the deceased person lived. Since Loveland spans three counties, this could mean there are different probate courts where cases are resolved depending upon where in Loveland the deceased resided or owned property. Different resources for local probate courts include:
- The Hamilton County probate court website: Visit this website to find the court location and details about going through the probate process in Hamilton County.
- Warren-County probate court: Visit this website to find out more about the Warren County probate court, which is located at the Court of Common Pleas Probate & Juvenile Division at 900 Memorial Drive, in Lebanon Ohio 45036.
Zimmer Law Firm can represent you in probate proceedings in any court within the Loveland, Ohio area.
Medicaid Resources for Seniors in Loveland, Ohio
Elder law attorneys provide invaluable help with making plans to get covered by Medicaid. Getting Medicaid to cover you is important because Medicaid could be your only source of coverage for nursing home care. If you do not have Medicaid and you haven’t purchased a long term care policy, you could end up having to pay out of pocket for nursing home care or for long term care at home if you need basic help with routine activities of daily living. You may need to pay privately because Medicare and other private insurers won’t cover this care.
Medicaid pays for the kinds of nursing home care or long term care you may need as you get older, but it is a means-tested benefits program so you’d have to impoverish yourself first before becoming eligible unless you had a Medicaid plan in place. Zimmer Law Firm can help you to ensure your assets are protected but you can still get covered.
To find out more about Medicaid coverage and eligibility, you can take advantage of the following resources:
- The Ohio Department of Medicaid: This website provides general details about the state’s Medicaid program, including coverage available and eligibility requirements.
- The Medicaid website on receiving care in nursing facilities: This website provides specific information on selecting a nursing home and getting Medicaid to cover the costs of your care. You can also access nursing home comparison tools that will let you find a facility that is right for you in the Loveland, Ohio area.
Making a Medicaid plan is complicated, and is not something you should typically try to handle on your own. Let Zimmer Law Firm help you with the creation of your plans so your assets will be safe and secure.
Estate Tax Resources for Loveland Residents
Estate taxes have to be paid by an estate after death, in certain circumstances. The amount of estate tax that you could end up owing will vary depending upon the value of your estate and where you live. It’s important to understand the rules for estate tax and these resources will help:
- The IRS estate tax website: While tax reform changed the rules regarding when estate tax is owed to the IRS on the federal level after death, there is still a possibility you could owe estate tax if you have a large estate. You can use the IRS website to understand when and how estates are taxed and to determine if you are going to owe money to the federal government after passing away.
- The Ohio Department of Revenue: Under the current rules within the state of Ohio, there is no estate tax charged on estates, no matter how large the estate is. This means that no taxes must be paid by your estate simply because of your death. There may be other tax issues that arise as your property transfers and if your property is sold, so you should make sure to refer to the resources provided by the Ohio Department of Revenue to understand the tax implications of your passing.
Zimmer Law Firm’s Ohio Elder Law Services include providing comprehensive help in understanding tax issues that arise due to a death, and we can help you to make plans in advance to reduce or avoid taxes that could end up being owed after you have passed on and transferred assets to your loved ones.
Getting Help from Loveland Elder Law Attorneys
Zimmer Law Firm can provide personalized help with all of your legal issues as you get older and you wish to qualify for benefits or make plans for your legacy. We work closely with you to determine what steps you need to take to get the services you need and we can provide advice on making effective use of legal tools to accomplish your personal goals. To find out more, give us a call today at 513.721.1513.