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30 03, 2020

Staying Connected to Family Members in Nursing Homes During the Coronavirus Pandemic

By |2020-04-08T14:34:08-05:00March 30th, 2020|Estate Planning, Long-Term Care|

The spread of the coronavirus has forced the federal government to restrict visitor access at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

12 03, 2020

Be Prepared – A Message from Elder Care Attorney Michael T. Willis

By |2020-03-12T15:46:08-05:00March 12th, 2020|Estate Planning, Long-Term Care, Medicaid Planning, Retirement Accounts|

To my friends in the communities I serve, please know that I am aware of the current Coronavirus outbreak in our area.

6 03, 2020

New Medicare Payment Method Causing Cuts to Home Health Care Services

By |2020-03-06T20:45:37-05:00March 6th, 2020|Estate Planning, Long-Term Care, Medicaid Planning, Retirement Accounts|

A new payment method for Medicare providers is making it harder for some home health care patients to receive certain services.

13 02, 2020

Make Sure You Are Counted in the 2020 Census

By |2020-02-13T21:51:30-05:00February 13th, 2020|Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care, Medicaid Planning, Retirement Accounts|

The 2020 census is starting soon, and seniors need to be counted. This may be more of a challenge this year because the census will be completed mostly online this year.

29 01, 2020

Free Tax Preparation Help Is Available to Most Seniors

By |2020-01-29T19:00:12-05:00January 29th, 2020|Estate Planning, Family Planning, Long-Term Care, Medicaid Planning|

Seniors should know they may be able to use online tax prep software free of charge. All seniors are eligible for free counseling assistance from the IRS.

22 01, 2020

Feds Release 2020 Guidelines Used to Protect the Spouses of Medicaid Applicants

By |2020-01-22T19:24:36-05:00January 22nd, 2020|Estate Planning, Family Planning, Long-Term Care, Medicaid Planning|

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2020 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures.

17 01, 2020

As Caregivers Get Younger, Planning for Long-Term Care Is Becoming Even More Important

By |2020-01-17T20:28:38-05:00January 17th, 2020|Estate Planning, Family Planning, Long-Term Care, Medicaid Planning|

Many young caregivers are taking on the role while just getting started in their own lives, leading to difficult decisions about priorities.

9 01, 2020

SECURE Act Makes Big Changes to Retirement Plans

By |2020-01-09T17:21:10-05:00January 9th, 2020|Estate Planning, Family Planning, Trust Administration, Wills & Probatesssss|

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, or the SECURE Act, changes the law surrounding retirement plans in several ways.

17 12, 2019

When Inheriting Property, Consider Your Options

By |2019-12-17T18:31:48-05:00December 17th, 2019|Acquisitions, Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Wills & Probatesssss|

Inheriting property from your parents can be both a blessing and a burden. Deciding what to do with the property can be overwhelming.

20 11, 2019

What to Do If You Are Appointed Guardianship of an Older Adult

By |2019-11-20T21:11:33-05:00November 20th, 2019|Estate Planning, Family Planning, Guardianship, Long-Term Care, Trust Administration|

Being appointed guardianship of a loved one is a serious responsibility. As guardian, you must act in the best interest of the ward's well-being.