Practicing law can sometimes seem like just that: practice. You may wonder, when will the meaningful work begin? If you feel like you are simply accomplishing tasks and checking items off your to-do list, maybe your law career needs something new. Are you feeling burned out or longing to start your own practice? If you are looking for a future in which you get to perform work that matters to you while maintaining a life outside the office, estate planning may be a good fit, and it has several advantages if you need a new direction. Keep reading to learn more about this fulfilling area of the law.

Many states, in their state Medicaid rules, have an exception for counting an asset for Medicaid-eligibility considerations if the applicant is trying to sell the property. Ohio, however, was not one of those states. But, in a recent case out of the First Appellate District of Ohio, the court ruled that the state must adhere to the Social Security eligibility rules on the topic and allow for a reasonable-efforts exclusion.

In this case, Diana entered into a care facility and applied for Medicaid benefits several months thereafter. Her application was denied due to the value of a piece of real property that Diana had on the market for the prior year. Diana appealed her Medicaid denial and the state department affirmed the denial. Diana again appealed and the trial court upheld the denial. Again, Diana appealed; the appeals court ruled in her favor.

If an individual sues an entity for violations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Affordable Care Act, what kinds of damages can be recovered? The Supreme Court of the United States recently addressed this issue, and their ruling has disability advocates up in arms.