Power of Attorney – to Keep You in Control
The Constitution of the United States and the privacy laws that have emanated from its protections guarantee the right of each competent adult to act in his or her own…
Get Ready – Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Next Month (10/15 – 12/7/2021)
September 9, 2021 Medicare’s Open Enrollment period – also known as the Annual Election Period or Annual Coordinated Election Period – runs from October 15 through December 7. During this…
Inflation Brings Big Changes in Tax Brackets
The high inflation amounts that households and businesses have been experiencing this year are likely to lead to larger increases in tax brackets and other inflation-adjusted tax items in 2022.…
Ed Department: Mask Mandate Bans May Violate Rights of Students With Disabilities
by Michelle Diament | August 31, 2021 The U.S. Department of Education is opening investigations into five states where officials say limits on school mask mandates may be in violation…
SSA Lists Pandemic-Related Payments That Don’t Count For SSI Eligibility
On July 23, 2021, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released new guidance about how pandemic-related financial assistance will affect an individual’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or their monthly…
New Elder Abuse Study and Protections in Mississippi
Even before the coronavirus, there was a pandemic of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation in America. Tears in the social and economic fabric of the country have put an increasing…
Upcoming Events and Presentations
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…
Reading, Puzzles May Delay Alzheimer’s by 5 Years: Study
THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- An active mind in old age may delay Alzheimer's disease by up to five years, a new study suggests. Activities like reading, writing…
Most States Struggling To Fulfill IDEA Requirements
More than half of states are falling behind in meeting their responsibilities to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, federal officials say. In an annual evaluation…
Lack of Climate Risk Analysis in US Retirement Fund Sparks Concern
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…
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