Urgent: Changes in VA Rules Effective October 18, 2018
The following is an urgent message that could impact you or a loved one. On September 18, 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amended…
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Elder Law Legal News & Articles
Why is mom freaking out and talking like a baby?
“Just two weeks ago my mom got a Urinary Tract Infection and started talking like a baby, out of her head with crazy stories and…
When Should You Take Social Security?
The Social Security Administration has changed the formularies for benefit payouts. Seniors and near seniors need to understand what these changes are in order to…
Estate Planning and Retirement Considerations for Late-in-Life Parents
Older parents are becoming more common, driven in part by changing cultural mores and advances in infertility treatment. Comedian and author Steve Martin had his…
What Happens When a Nursing Home Closes?
A nursing home closure can be traumatic for residents who are forced to move. While there may not be much that can be done to…
Two Popular Medigap Plans Are Ending. Should You Enroll While You Can?
If you will soon turn 65 and be applying for Medicare, you should carefully consider which Medigap policy to enroll in because two of the…
You Can Give Away More Tax Free in 2018
After staying the same for five years, the amount you can give away to any one individual in a particular year without reporting the gift will…
Care Plan 101: Set Yourself Up for Success as a Caregiver
What is a Care Plan in Elder Care Planning? Elder care planning is crucial to senior care planning for long-term care. It’s often overlooked. Many…
Social Security Beneficiaries Will Receive a 2 Percent Increase in 2018
In 2018, Social Security recipients will get their largest cost of living increase in benefits since 2012, but the additional income will likely be largely…
Problems with Guardianship Abuse Leading to Calls for Reform
A growing problem with adult guardianship abuse is giving rise to calls for reform of the system. Vulnerable elderly can get caught in the guardianship…
6 Ways to Prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment
By Margaret Johnson Ware I’m sure you’ve met those annoyingly proactive people who have all their holiday shopping done by the Fourth of July. I am…
What are the Medicare Parts? A, B, C & D?
All of the abbreviations and acronyms we face today can be overwhelming. I stay confused! But Medicare parts should be simpler, right? Here is the…