The Veterans Pension Protection Act, Senate Bill 1982 (which has been many different bill numbers and under other titles) did not obtain the 60 votes necessary to pass on Thursday, February 27, 2014. What does this mean? The bill, under the auspice of promises to...
As the elderly population increases and people live longer, so does the likelihood of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Keep in mind that an adult does not have to be “elderly” to be a vulnerable adult. Any adult who is unable to protect himself...
When a loved one of any age requires the round-the-clock care of a nursing home, it’s important to select one that fulfills both their medical and social needs. Each facility has its own culture, and since this will be your family member’s home, the environment should...
As your loved one ages, you might find you need a professional partner – such as a nursing home, assisted living, home health caregivers, adult day care or hospice. When making a decision, you need to be sure that both you and your loved one feel good about whatever...
Have you reviewed the beneficiary designations on your financial accounts lately? Many people forget to update their beneficiaries for one reason or another. Most people designate a beneficiary(ies) when they open their accounts, which could have been 10, 20 or...
With the start of a new year, why not start the year off right and prepare your estate plan. Every adult should consider estate planning sooner, rather than later. Estate planning is an essential part of retirement planning, although a lot of people are not aware of...
