by Christine | Feb 13, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Taxes |
You might be able to claim your parent as a dependent, take a dependency care tax credit, write off your mom or dad’s medical expenses or get some combination of these tax breaks. It’s that time again – Uncle Sam is knocking on your door and ready to collect taxes. If...
by Christine | Feb 5, 2013 | Depression, DSM5, Elder Law |
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published and periodically updated by the American Psychiatric Association, is one of those documents few laypeople ever read, but many of us are affected by. When you have an elderly loved one, it’s wise to...
by Christine | Jan 30, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
Inpatient hospital prices in Los Angeles average 149% of Medicare rates; in Richmond, Va., those rates are 192% of Medicare's prices, according to CSHSC. Ever noticed how prices of certain items can be more or less depending on where you buy them? Take for...
by Christine | Jan 29, 2013 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Retirement, Roth IRA |
Under the new rules, a Roth conversion would be available to anyone with a traditional 401(k) and an employer who offers a Roth account and conversion. It’s no doubt that the Roth IRA is a favorable option to many people when it comes to retirement planning. ...
by Christine | Jan 23, 2013 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Retirement Abroad |
Among the top retirement spots in the world this year, you’ll find great variety in the cultural offerings, climates and lifestyles. When you hear “make a run for the border,” you may be reminded of Taco Bell’s slogan in the mid-1990s. But this phrase isn’t...
by Christine | Jan 22, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
What can you do when a strong minded elder should stop driving but refuses to do so? Remember the freedom you felt as a teenager when you learned to drive? If yes, then you can appreciate how difficult it is for elderly loved ones to relinquish that sense of freedom....
