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Social Security Is Not as Doomed as You Might Think

April 6th, 2016

If you listen to some politicians and alarmist headlines, then you might reach the conclusion that the Social Security system is doomed to fail at any time. The reality is that while the system needs adjustments the situation is not completely broken… Read More

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Women Live Longer than Men but Not Healthier

April 4th, 2016

A new study reveals that women can still expect to live longer than men on average. However, women suffer from more disabilities in those extra years. For some time, estate planning for older married couples has been based in part on the assumption t… Read More

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How to Apply for Social Security

March 31st, 2016

When to apply for Social Security benefits is an important decision that requires careful consideration, but it is also important to know how to apply. It is very easy to find advice about when you should apply for Social Security benefits. Informati… Read More

Tags: aging issues, apply, Elder Law, , timing

Hospice Director Charged with Murder

March 28th, 2016

Hospices are supposed to provide humane end of life care. Most do. However, one hospice in Texas shows why we should always be vigilant in protecting against abuse of the elderly. Monica Patterson was the director of a hospice in Edinburg, Texas. It… Read More

Tags: aging issues, care, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, help, home care, hospice, law, long-term care, nursing home

New Nursing Home Quality Measurements

March 25th, 2016

The federal government has announced six new measurements for its system of comparing the quality of care patients receive at nursing homes. Anyone interested in information about the quality of a nursing home can go to Medicare's website and us… Read More

Tags: care, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, homes, housing, level of care, long-term care, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing Homes, quality of care, Special Needs, weblogs

Nursing Homes Abandoning Residents

March 22nd, 2016

Under federal law if a nursing home patient goes to a hospital and the nursing home subsequently refuses to readmit the resident, the resident is entitled to an administrative hearing conducted by state government. However, even when residents win th… Read More

Tags: Elder Abuse, Elder Law, hospitals, long-term care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, senior care

Should Dave Ramsey Be Regulated?

March 21st, 2016

The Department of Labor's pending regulation concerning financial planners who handle retirement accounts has caused some concern that popular media figures like Dave Ramsey might be censored. Elder law advocates have long been concerned that pe… Read More

Tags: advice, Elder Law, estate planning, financial advisors, free advice, laws, radio, Retirement

The Percentage of Income You Might Get From Social Security

March 17th, 2016

Social Security is designed to be a pension system that replaces income when people retire. However, it is not designed to be a full pension that replaces your entire income. It is therefore important to know what percentage of your current monthly i… Read More

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Should You Take Social Security at 67?

March 16th, 2016

One of the most important decisions that seniors make is when to start taking Social Security benefits. The full retirement age for most people is 67, but that does not necessarily mean that everyone should wait to start benefits until then. American… Read More

Tags: age, benefits, Elder Law, money,

Be Wary of Living Trust Scams

March 15th, 2016

Many seniors in the U.S. fall victim to living trust scammers who scare and intimidate their victims into purchasing worthless, unnecessary trusts. Seniors need to know what to look out for to avoid being victims. Going through probate can be burdens… Read More

Tags: Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Estate Tax, Living Trusts, probate, scams, taxes, trust, trust funding

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