What are the Details of CMS’s New Booklet?
Federal officials have unveiled a new toolkit to help states expand telehealth coverage under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to fight the Coronavirus pandemic.
When will Social Security Stimulus Checks Arrive?
Coronavirus stimulus checks are currently being distributed, and millions of Americans are eagerly awaiting their payment. Depending on your income, you could receive up to $1,200 (or $2,400 for married couples filing jointly), plus an additional $500 for each dependent under the age of 17.
10 Reasons Why You Need A Trust
10 Reasons Why You Need A Trust Christine Fletcher Contributor If your estate is not subject to estate taxes now, it may be in a few years. Clients often ask, “Why do I need a trust?” This question comes…
5 Estate Planning Strategies to Keep Your Money in the Family
5 Estate Planning Strategies to Keep Your Money in the Family The inheritance you leave could still be eaten away by taxes and expenses. Here are five strategies to avoid that. By Maryalene LaPonsie, Contributor Nov. 19, 2015, at 11:07 a.m. 5…
What Should I Ask, If My Mom Is in a Quarantined Facility
It can be frustrating and nerve-racking when you can't see a loved one face-to-face — a fact that so many family members with loved ones in assisted living or nursing home facilities are discovering during the coronavirus outbreak. To protect those who are most at risk of complications from the disease caused by the coronavirus, COVID-19, health officials have announced strict rules for some facilities with vulnerable older residents.
Would an Early Retirement and Early Social Security Be Smart?
For many older adults, claiming Social Security early would be a big mistake. It was a mistake made by many older workers, who lost jobs in the Great Recession.
How Do We Test for Dementia?
There is no cure for dementia, and you cannot substantially reverse its effect., However, there are ways to possibly slow its progression. However, you first need to know if you — or a loved one — may have a memory disorder.
Will Mom Get a COVID-19 Stimulus Check in the Nursing Home?
As part of the CARES Act, the majority of Americans, including those who are elderly and on fixed income, will receive a one-time stimulus check from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
A Letter of Instruction Can Spare Your Heirs Great Stress
A Letter of Instruction Can Spare Your Heirs Great Stress While it is important to have an updated estate plan, there is a lot of information that your heirs should know that doesn't necessarily fit into a will, trust or…
Don’t Give Your Adult Kids Your House
Don’t Give Your Adult Kids Your House Gifting a house outright to an adult child or adding them to the property's deed may avoid the hassle of probate, but doing so may bring along its own slew of issues. These…