Most of the time, there are day-to-day challenges that exist alongside the love and care a family member with special needs require. What some families don’t know is that there is a greater urgency to craft a solid financial and…
The press reports state that the Social Security Administration (SSA) just sent a proposal to the administration's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that makes it harder for older workers to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. After a…
Concerns about your memory or that of a loved one should never be taken lightly. There are many resources available through a simple internet search, and professional associations that provide education and guidance through a maze of questions you may…
One of the most common questions that we hear is: “Can’t I just grab a will off the internet, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, put my kids on my bank account, and be done with my estate plan?”…
The coronavirus is creating new challenges for schools to provide the necessary services to students with special needs. Students with special needs are provided Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), which requires tailoring to meet individual disability needs. The US Department…
The internet has become the principal source of action and connection for many of us who are staying at home during this pandemic. In many states, lawyers can now create estate plans remotely from start to finish. Likewise, many doctors…
Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes upcoming changes to its social security program every October that take effect on January 1 of the next year. These changes can make a difference in how you plan for or live…
Students with special needs are provided Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), which requires tailoring to meet individual disability needs. The US Department of Education is providing details about how states, schools, and parents can best address student special education needs…
It is estimated that around 50 percent of older adults will require long-term care at some stage of their lives. That percentage moves up to 70 percent if you are an adult 65 or more. However, the demand for long-term…
It is easy to be overcome by depression at all stages of life. Life is full of surprises and twists, and not all of them have a positive effect on our mental health. However, once a senior is in the…