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Baltimore Attorney Kimberly Battaglia
Pessin Katz Law, P.A.
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Attorney's Profile
COLLEGE:
University of Baltimore
LAW SCHOOL:
University of Baltimore
ATTORNEY SINCE:
2003
STATES ADMITTED:
Maryland
PRACTICE AREAS:
Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wealth Preservation
Ms. Battaglia began her legal career with PK as a legal assistant in the firm's Wealth Preservation Department. While working at PK, she attended law school and received her law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2002. Ms. Battaglia has substantial knowledge and experience in the elder law field. She is also a strong advocate for protecting her clients' resources and maintaining a good relationship with assisted living and nursing home facilities, as well as Continuing Care Retirement Communities. She has extensive experience with preparing various estate planning documents, such as Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Health Care Directives, Deeds and Care Management Agreements. Ms. Battaglia has also represented many domestic partners in the preparation of their estate planning documents. In addition, Ms. Battaglia has experience in representing and protecting her clients' interests while in a fiduciary capacity and has represented numerous clients directly at local Department of Social Services throughout the State to obtain Medical Assistance (Medicaid). As a Member, Ms. Battaglia will continue to expand her practice in the wealth preservation field and equip her clients with the information necessary to plan and preserve their assets.
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Are the rules for Medicaid different in each state?
Elder Law
Are there alternatives for managing property when a person becomes incapacitated?
Elder Law
Are there any powers over my property I cannot give?
Elder Law
Are there ways for me to protect some of my assets and still be eligible for Medicaid benefits?
Elder Law
Can all elder law attorneys handle all issues that come up in an elder law context?
Elder Law
Can I add my daughter's or son's name to my bank account instead of having a power of attorney?
Elder Law
Can I be barred from Medicaid if I just moved into Maryland?
Elder Law
Can I give my agent under a power of attorney the power to make health care decisions for me?
Elder Law
Can I have a durable power of attorney that becomes effective only in the future?
Elder Law
Can I name more than one person as agent?
Elder Law
Can I require my agent to provide me a monthly or annual account?
Elder Law
Can I use a reverse mortgage program to help with finances?
Elder Law
Do all attorneys practice elder law?
Elder Law
Do children have to pay for a parent to be in a nursing home?
Elder Law
Do I have to have my power of attorney recorded at the County Clerk's office?
Elder Law
Do I need a will?
Elder Law
Does an agent have any responsibility to use his or her own money to support me?
Elder Law
How do I figure out what the penalty period is for transferring property?
Elder Law
How do I select a nursing home?
Elder Law
How does a power of attorney terminate?
Elder Law
How does an agent use a power of attorney?
Elder Law
How does someone apply for Medicaid benefits?
Elder Law
How much does nursing home care cost?
Elder Law
How much of my assets can be saved?
Elder Law
I am single. What happens to all of my money if I have to go to a nursing home?
Elder Law
I heard that I am only allowed to keep $50 of income if I am in a nursing home. Is that true?
Elder Law
If I gave things away, do I have to wait five years to get Medicaid?
Elder Law
If I give my agent immediate powers, do I forfeit all rights to make financial decisions?
Elder Law
If I go into a nursing home and my wife stays home, how much of my income can she keep?
Elder Law
If I need a nursing home, will my spouse and children lose everything?
Elder Law
If my spouse and I own everything jointly, might a durable power of attorney still be useful?
Elder Law
Must the individual or individuals I appoint as an agent live in the same state?
Elder Law
My parents live with me. Can they use their money to help pay for some of the expenses?
Elder Law
Once I appoint a health care agent, can I change my mind?
Elder Law
Once I sign a durable power of attorney, can I change my mind?
Elder Law
Should I add my family member's name on my assets and avoid a will?
Elder Law
Should I have a power of attorney for healthcare?
Elder Law
Should I notify my bank about a durable power of attorney?
Elder Law
Should I talk with the person I intend to appoint before completing a durable power of attorney?
Elder Law
Under a power of attorney, can my agent make a gift on my behalf?
Elder Law
What are some of the common mistakes in Medicaid-asset protection planning?
Elder Law
What are the formalities of signing a power of attorney?
Elder Law
What do I need to do in order to start an asset protection plan for Medicaid planning purposes?
Elder Law
What documents do I need before we proceed with a Medicaid application?
Elder Law
What documents should I have in my estate plan that will help me plan for long term care?
Elder Law
What does Medicaid consider an available asset when determining Medicaid eligibility?
Elder Law
What does spend down mean?
Elder Law
What does transfer for less than value mean?
Elder Law
What happens if my agent does things that are wrong or not what I want?
Elder Law
What is a durable power of attorney?
Elder Law
What is a health care proxy?
Elder Law
What is a power of attorney?
Elder Law
What is an advance directive?
Elder Law
What is elder law?
Elder Law
What is hospice?
Elder Law
What is long term care?
Elder Law
What is Medicaid?
Elder Law
What is respite care?
Elder Law
What is the difference between a general and a limited power of attorney?
Elder Law
What is the difference between an assisted living residence and a nursing home?
Elder Law
What is the penalty period with Medicaid?
Elder Law
What powers can I give through a power of attorney?
Elder Law
What should I consider when developing a long term care plan in Maryland?
Elder Law
What should I do if I revoke the durable power of attorney?
Elder Law
What should my parents know before considering senior housing options?
Elder Law
What steps should I take to protect my house in case of nursing home costs?
Elder Law
When does a power of attorney become effective?
Elder Law
Who can act as an agent under a power of attorney?
Elder Law
Who can create a power of attorney?
Elder Law
Who can serve as my health care agent?
Elder Law
Why should I hire an elder law attorney?
Elder Law
Why should I use an elder law attorney to help me apply for Medicaid benefits?
Elder Law
Will Medicaid pay for assisted living?
Elder Law
Will Medicare pay for a stay at a nursing home?
Elder Law
Will my agent charge for services rendered?
Elder Law
Will my loved one get worse care in the nursing home once Medicaid starts paying for her care?
Elder Law
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Law Firm Info
Pessin Katz Law, P.A.http://www.pklaw.com/
901 Dulaney Valley Rd., Suite 400
Towson, Maryland 21286
(410) 927-5021
About Our Firm
Pessin Katz Law, P.A. is one of Baltimore, Maryland's leading law firms. With offices in Towson, Columbia, Bel Air, and Cambridge, PK is comprised of over 60 lawyers, paralegals, and law clerks. Among our areas of focus, we help Maryland consumers with issues regarding probate and estate planning. Our size, diversity, and team approach provides our clients with confidence and allows us to help them navigate the myriad of legal issues - throughout their lives.
Our Office Location
The Maryland lawyer(s) at Pessin Katz Law, P.A. offer their Elder Law services to residents of greater Baltimore area, including Baltimore, Towson, Carney, Parkville, Overlea, Rosedale, Rossville, Dundalk, Lansdowne, Elkridge, Glen Burnie, Ferndale, Catonsville, Columbia, Woodlawn, Pikesville, Milford Mil, Owings Mills, Cockeysville, Ellicott City, North Laurel, Severn, Annapolis, Edgewood, Reisterstown, Bel Air, as well as all communities in Maryland counties such as Baltimore, Calvert, St. Mary's, Charles, Prince George, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Hartford, Carroll, Frederick.