New Online Planning Resource from Courtney Elder Law
One of our other articles in this issue of our newsletter describes some of the problems that can be created for your family if you don’t get your estate plan…
Don’t Make Aretha Franklin’s Estate Planning Mistake
Aretha Franklin was a brilliant performer, but she apparently made giant estate planning mistake that you’ll want to avoid. Franklin, who was divorced, reportedly died without a will or a…
Richard Courtney Earns Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America
Jackson, MS (August 16, 2018) - Best Lawyers, the oldest and one of the most respected attorney ranking services, has selected Richard Courtney, Certified Elder Law Attorney, for inclusion in…
Social Security Clarifies Special Needs Trust Rules
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…
Details Matter in Real Estate Ownership
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…
1,400 Nursing Homes Get Lower Medicare Ratings Because Of Staffing Concerns
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'm Sixty-Four . . .
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…
Five Activities to Improve Your Child’s Communication Skills
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…
How the New Tax Bill Will Impact Older Americans
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…
What About Hiring a Caregiver?
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…