We regularly help attorneys and families of disabled children or adults who have public benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. These programs have limits on the “countable” assets…
Every person who owns a residence or other real property must be aware of the form of ownership. Recently, I told a client that she could purchase her mother’s residence…
By Jordan Rau and Elizabeth Lucas July 30, 2018 Medicare has lowered its star ratings for staffing levels in 1 in 11 of the nation’s nursing homes — almost 1,400…
When I get older losing my hair Many years from now, Will you still be sending me a Valentine, Birthday greetings, bottle of wine If I'd been out till quarter…
By Lisa Orlando, Invo-Progressus Communication is such a fundamental part of who we are that we can take for granted how often we use these skills. Speaking, listening, questioning and responding…
By David M. Goldfarb, Esq., and Hyman G. Darling, CELA, CAP Published May 2018 Last year’s $1.45 trillion tax re-write is certain to impact older Americans, but how? The Urban…
Many spouses, children and siblings of persons with disabilities or incapacitated elders hire non-family caregivers. If non-family caregivers are paid to provide such services, they are either employees or independent…
Here’s a scenario we have seen a number of times: A parent comes in for estate planning owning fully-matured Series E savings bonds with beneficiaries named on them. What are…
For many of the more than 62 million beneficiaries - 42.8 million of whom are retired workers - Social Security is more than just a check. It's a financial lifeline…
In ruling on a recent will challenge, the Mississippi Court of Appeals restated the requirements for a valid last will and testament and what is required to make or overcome…
