by Christine | Nov 26, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
Now I am 86 and almost blind. I cannot read the bills that come in the mail nor sign my own checks. I must be escorted to medical appointments. My busy children are kind beyond measure, but I am uncomfortable in these situations. And being uncomfortable makes me sharp...
by Christine | Nov 18, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
If you’re handling the finances for an older family member or are about to do so, some sticky challenges can pop up quicker than you think. Managing your personal finances can be a challenge. But what if you had to manage money for someone else? Managing the finances...
by Christine | Nov 13, 2013 | Elder Law, Estate Law |
Millions of Americans are managing money or property for a loved one who is unable to pay bills or make financial decisions. This can be very overwhelming. But, it’s also a great opportunity to help someone you care about, and protect them from scams and fraud....
by Christine | Nov 11, 2013 | 2014, Elder Law, Medicare, Social Security |
The nation's elderly and disabled Social Security recipients will receive a 1.5 percent increase in payments in 2014. The same COLA will apply to pensions for federal government retirees and most veterans. According to recent news from the Social Security...
by Christine | Nov 8, 2013 | Elder Law, Medicare |
Open enrollment for the Medicare Part D Drug plans started on October 15th. You have until December 7thto determine which is the best plan for you in 2014 and make the needed change. It could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. It is Medicare Open Enrollment...
by Christine | Nov 6, 2013 | Elder Law, Estate Law |
“I know adult stepchildren who step up in every sense of the word, but for most of these women, disagreements with stepchildren was the most stressful aspect of providing care for the husband.” Blended families are becoming more and more common these days, making the...
