To become a more effective advocate for your loved one with special needs: v Follow through on your instincts and investigate anything that you think may not be on the up and up. v Put it in writing and save a signed copy for your records, specifically lay out what is bothering you or your family member. The more focused you are in your letter it’s easier for the caregiver or supervisor to resolve it. v Whether your loved one lives with you, in a group home, or in a long-term care facility, you must be physically present in order…
“My feelings on veterans benefits,” Cleland continued, responding to the Republican pledge to slash them, “they’re all pre-paid. Veterans gave at the office.”
While the rules have changed, attendees will discover that good planning opportunities exist for those who plan ahead, as well as those who are already in a nursing home.
Several American counties have set up special elder protection order projects in an effort to prevent elder abuse. This allows homebound older people who need a civil protection order to petition for the order and talk to a judge about the case over the telephone. A group of experts discussed a variety of innovations related to elder abuse prevention and prosecution at the NIJ confernce Listen to Conference. A Life Care Plan is a road map that allows you to achieve your long-term care and asset protection goals. And, if changes occur along the way, our services are available to…
The report also found that allowing current contributors to divert funds out of the general Social Security fund into private accounts will “exacerbate the shortfall in revenues for current and future retirees as well as for current and future recipients of disability and survivors insurance.”
Social Security played a major role raising millions of seniors out of poverty, but the big gains last year are due to a series of one-time events that won’t be repeated.
One area where it is crucial to make sure the premarital agreement is integrated with the estate plan is with regard to the residence. For example, while many premarital agreements provide that the surviving spouse may remain in the residence, the house may be in a revocable living trust that goes directly to the children. To avoid such conflicts, Ganderson tries to have the estate plan completed before the marriage. One option for clients who want to allow a surviving spouse to continue to reside in the home is for the wealthy spouse to set up a trust to provide…
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