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.” (Call us if you would…
Upcoming Events and Presentations
MPB Radio Podcasts with Rick Courtney Rick Courtney has been a regular guest on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting radio show “In Legal Terms” where he has discussed and answered listener…
Mississippi Among Most Affordable Nursing Home States
Between now and 2050, the number of Americans 65 and older is projected to grow by nearly 50 percent to 82 million, according to U.S. Census Bureau data cited by…
Issue Brief | Medicaid Cuts Will Devastate Nursing Home Residents
Medicaid is the primary payer for nursing home care. It pays directly for resident care and provides financial support that enables many residents to use their Medicare benefit as well.…
Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate
When a person receives a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for which they are not entitled due to excess assets or income, the Social…
Estate Planning: An At-a-Glance Overview
Estate planning, or legacy planning, entails preparing your affairs for the future, including death and other life events. While older adults might give more thought to estate planning, it is…
Upcoming Events and Presentations
MPB Radio Podcasts with Rick Courtney Rick Courtney has been a regular guest on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting radio show “In Legal Terms” where he has discussed and answered listener…
March 6 is National “Slam the Scam Day.”
The Social Security Administration is warning us against scams – and wants you to Report Social Security scams to OIG.SSA.GOV. Report other scams to reportfraud.ftc.gov. Read and share our Scam Awareness Toolkit and Scam…
Upcoming Events and Presentations
MPB Radio Podcasts with Rick Courtney Rick Courtney has been a regular guest on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting radio show “In Legal Terms” where he has discussed and answered listener…
Julie Beckett, Who Helped Disabled Children Live at Home, Dies at 72
We have informed hundreds of parents of children with disabilities about the Disabled Child Living at Home Medicaid waiver in Mississippi. This waiver provides Medicaid-paid medical care and therapies for…