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 overwhelming. But it’s also a great opportunity to help someone you care about, and protect them from scams and fraud.
Posts Tagged: elder law
What is the deal with the estate tax?
What you don’t know can take a nasty bite out of your estate.
What is a trust?
Trusts are tools that help you accomplish your objectives.
Medicare And “Marketplace Plans” – What’s The Deal?
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 plan, because they are already meeting the insurance requirements.
Secret Money for Senior Veterans
There are some little-known benefits available to senior Veterans.
Beware of Letters from “Property Transfer Services”
A nationwide scheme for squeezing money out of unsuspecting consumers has raised its ugly head in Hawaii.
Update # 2 on Queens v. Koga
Take some time RIGHT NOW to think about who will be making decisions for you at the end of your life, and how you can best have your wishes carried out.
Don’t Delay Discussing Your End-Of-Life Wishes
The troubling scene at Glenwood Gardens nursing home did not have to happen.
Tax Breaks Available for Supporting Elderly Parents
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.
Fiscal Cliff Deal’s Effect on Long-Term Care
At first glance, the budget agreement includes an important trade-off — the creation of a national long term care commission . . .yet, there are elements in the measure creating this panel that are very troublesome.