by Christine | Oct 3, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life Decisions |
“The presumption is that everyone has someone available, someone most likely younger or in better health, and better able to carry out one’s wishes or make decisions with your guidance …” But not everyone does. When it comes time to make life-and-death health...
by Christine | Sep 25, 2013 | Elder Law, Medicare |
Federal officials are eager to get the word out that seniors and disabled individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A — which covers hospitalization and limited nursing home care and is free for most beneficiaries – do not need to buy a marketplace...
by Christine | Sep 23, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
Nine out of 10 Americans say they want to grow old at home and keep living in their communities as long as possible, according to AARP. Eventually requiring some form of care is just a fact of aging. But proper planning in advance can give you more options if done...
by Christine | Sep 18, 2013 | Elder Law, Estate Law, Foreign Retirement, Retirement, Retirement Abroad |
A U.S. tax crackdown is coming for foreign retirement plans. While many retirees choose to spend their golden years close to home, others are opting to spend their retirement abroad in a foreign country. Unfortunately, a “foreign” retirement may attract troubling...
by Christine | Sep 13, 2013 | Elder Law, Estate Law, Retirement, State Law |
If you're thinking of relocating, compare the taxes in potential retirement states to those in your current state. Wherever you retire, you may be eligible for senior-related breaks on retirement income, property taxes and sales taxes. Where do you want to spend...
by Christine | Sep 12, 2013 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Elder Law, End of Life Decisions |
The new tool, developed by researchers from Italy’s University of Milan, could provide doctors with a more objective method that gauges the complexity of a patient’s consciousness. Advances in brain science keep us informed and help us better understand how...
