by Christine | Jun 22, 2011 | Conservatorships, Elder Law |
The study is a follow-up of MetLife's 2009 "Broken Trust: Elders, Family, and Finances" and examines the prevalence and impact of elder financial abuse in America today. It demonstrates how these crimes continue to decimate incomes, impact the health and...
by Christine | Jun 21, 2011 | Tax Planning |
The tax rules are clear: In order for charitable gifts of $250 and above to qualify for a deduction, there must be a letter detailing the amount of the donation and affirming that no goods or services were provided in connection with this gift… Giving to charity can...
by Christine | Jun 20, 2011 | Elder Law |
A little-known tax rule can help offset the cost of some retirement communities. If you, your parent, or an elderly loved one is reaching the point where living alone is no longer an option – for medical reasons or otherwise – it may be time to consider some time of...
by Christine | Jun 17, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Staring in June 2011, and in the hope that California will save $180 million a year, California is requiring older adults and special needs individuals to join a state-paid Medi-cal managed-care plan. Christopher Weaver a staff writer...
by Christine | Jun 16, 2011 | Estate Planning |
With unemployment still close to double digits and entry-level jobs in short supply, it's tempting for parents of college graduates—and other struggling twenty-somethings—to try to help their adult children start businesses. If you have an adult child...
by Christine | Jun 16, 2011 | Estate Planning |
With unemployment still close to double digits and entry-level jobs in short supply, it's tempting for parents of college graduates—and other struggling twenty-somethings—to try to help their adult children start businesses. If you have an adult child...
by Christine | Jun 15, 2011 | Elder Law |
Among the many reasons hospitals can be dangerous to your health, if you’re an old person: all that time spent in bed. As we and our loved ones age, we put a lot of effort (and resources) into making sure a hospital bed is available when needed. New research shows...
by Christine | Jun 15, 2011 | Elder Law |
June 15, 2011 is the sixth annual "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Torrance, CA and many other cities in the United States. The Administration on Aging website states "all countries, communities, and organizations interested in working to help bring...
by Christine | Jun 14, 2011 | Estate Planning |
As more and more people marry more than once, prenuptial agreements have become an important estate planning tool. Marriage is a tricky institution, enough so to feed a thriving business for therapists and prime-time sitcoms alike. Re-marriage can be even trickier,...
by Christine | Jun 10, 2011 | Estate Planning |
Link: http://www.sbnonline.com/2011/06/tips-for-estate-planning-and-tax-law-compliance-in-a-global-economy/?full=1 From SmartBusiness (June 1, 2011) “Tips for estate planning and tax law compliance in a global economy” Do you own a vacation home in Mexico? Have a bank...
