What Is Elder Law?
February 7, 2022
Estate Planning may not be something you necessarily WANT to think about, but it could protect your interests and wishes long after you are gone.
Can a Trust Be Created to Protect a Pet?
January 31, 2022
Based on a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, as of 2020, 70% of households in the U.S. have pets—about 90.5 million households.
How Do I Hire a Caregiver from an Agency?
January 19, 2022
Once you have a list of promising agencies, arrange a consultation. AARP has a checklist of important questions to ask before signing a home health contract.
Can I Restructure Assets to Qualify for Medicaid?
January 7, 2022
Several types of special income trusts and other strategies can be helpful, when trying to protect your family’s assets from the devastating costs of long-term care.
Can I Claim Grandfather’s Unclaimed Insurance Policy?
January 6, 2022
Insurance claims can be made at any time, even years after the death of the policy holder.
What Taxes Have to Be Paid When Someone Dies?
December 31, 2021
Tax obligations continue on despite the passing of a loved one, and in some cases, come about because of it. Tax deadlines pose a challenge for grieving families.
Can Elder Financial Abuse Be Stopped?
December 16, 2021
The financial exploitation of elderly people comes at a great cost: It costs victims as much as $36.5 billion each year, according to the National Council on Aging. It can also be more difficult to detect than physical abuse and neglect because it’s often done by family members, trusted friends and caregivers.
What’s the Price Increase on Medicare Next Year?
December 9, 2021
Premiums and deductibles for s individuals with this traditional Medicare health insurance coverage are jumping for the new year, the federal government announced Nov. 12.
How Can I Rescue My Retirement?
December 6, 2021
A 2019 survey by Global Atlantic Financial Group, which sells annuities, asked more than 4,000 Americans, pre-retirees and retirees, about their retirement savings. Of those surveyed, 55% said they had regrets. The top three were that they: Did not save enough. Relied too much on Social Security. Did not pay down debt before retiring. However,…
What are Earnings Limits for Disability Retirees?
December 2, 2021
The retirement law has set an earnings limit of 80 percent in order for you to continue your disability retirement.