The board overseeing the largest public retirement plan in the United States has not comprehensively assessed the risks climate change poses to its investments, a U.S. federal agency says, sparking…
Dementia is largely a disease of old age, but a new study finds that up to 5% of all cases are among people in the prime of their lives. Looking…
Below are some upcoming presentations by Richard Courtney on various elder law and special needs planning topics, followed by important information about some great events to be put on by…
We all know to be cautious when it comes to our Social Security number. If this information falls into the wrong hands, you could easily become the victim of identity theft. Criminals…
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., today introduced legislation to remove a Social Security work disincentive for Americans with disabilities. The Work…
We have helped many clients with disabilities who either have or wish to receive help at home with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing. Medicaid can pay…
Below are some upcoming presentations by Richard Courtney on various elder law and special needs planning topics, followed by important information about some great events to be put on by…
In Mississippi, a Will must be totally handwritten and signed by the maker (testator), OR it must executed with certain formalities, including at least two witnesses who sign at the…
A recent thread on an advanced elder law listserv involved a client who plans to “sell” her residence to her granddaughter for the value of the reverse mortgage owed on…
By Laura Romero May 6, 2021, 1:10 PM Consumers are shifting away from nursing homes, according to a new study. After more than a year battling the deadly coronavirus pandemic,…
