If the government doesn’t act soon, nearly one-third of Medicare beneficiaries will face a 50 percent increase in their Part B premiums for 2016, while
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Help with Complex Medicaid Planning
Estate planning frequently addresses property transfers in contemplation of death while elder law considers retirement income issues. While it is easy to consider the two
Advice for Long-Term Healthcare and Dementia
With its views of the Rincon Mountains and nine large, adobe-style homes, the Villas at Houghton looks more like an upscale gated neighborhood than a
The Little-Known VA Long-Term Care Benefit
Here’s a frightening statistic from the just-released United States of Aging survey: Only 3% of professionals supporting people 60 and older say they are very
Retiring and Relocating? Read This.
There’s more to relocating in retirement than picking a warm spot and enjoying the future days of leisure. Before making your decision, you’ll need to
Retirement: Are You Ready?
Believe it or not, the last five years before you retire may be some of the most critical in retirement planning. Don’t wait until the
More Access for Veterans Proposed in New Legislation
The Senate has passed a bill further expanding a law giving veterans easier access to federally paid medical care from private doctors. The bill relaxes
Navigating the Medicare Enrollment Process
Most people heading into retirement know life after work isn’t all shuffleboard on the lido deck. There can be serious money and health care concerns,
Get It Together!
When life gets busy it’s easy to become more passive about managing your bank accounts and credit cards by letting receipts, bills and statements pile
Living Longer Means Better Estate Planning
Living longer changes the dynamics of financial planning. Old age can be very expensive. Everyone is different and there is no way to predict the
“Will you still need me? Will you still feed me? When I’m 64?”
The Beatles first released these quaint, clarinet-fueled lyrics in 1967 when the loving answer to these questions was a resounding, “Yes!” Traditional marriage vows echo
Elder Law Explained
Caring for an aging parent or helping an older adult with different tasks can raise concerns about their health, well-being and the potential legal problems