What Elder Law Is and Why You Need It
May is National Elder Law Month. In our April 2014 newsletter, we provided an article entitled “Tips for Finding and Choosing an Elder Law Attorney.” It gave helpful tips for…
May is National Elder Law Month. In our April 2014 newsletter, we provided an article entitled “Tips for Finding and Choosing an Elder Law Attorney.” It gave helpful tips for…
Families of children or adults with disabilities may encounter a variety of income tax issues related to financial management and medical care for those persons. This article by Elizabeth Gray,…
More than 57 million seniors and disabled adults depend on Medicare, but too many people struggle to enroll and navigate the complexities of the federal health insurance program, a national…
A recent court case by a daughter against her brother for loss of her anticipated inheritance when their mother began giving the son her assets points out that such a…
The Social Security Administration recently quietly noted on its website that it will mail out even fewer earnings and estimated benefits statements to save the agency money. The agency said…
A recent article in Forbes magazine pointed out the importance of certain birthdays and ages in the retirement process. At these milestones, numerous financial and healthcare benefits become available for…
A new premium spike may be in store for those in their 50s and 60s. As Republicans consider how to bring down costs for younger people, lawmakers are considering relaxing…
I was with a small group of attorneys last weekend discussing various topics we encounter in estate planning and special needs practice. One topic centered on the effective management of…
There are asset limits and income thresholds for Medicaid eligibility to pay for care at home or in a nursing home. These figures change from year to year, and the…
When a spouse or parent has been diagnosed with dementia or some other condition that affects cognition, the family members may conclude (or be told by others) that the person…