Applying for Medicaid can be an overwhelming process. If your application is denied, this process can become even more stressful and confusing. Thankfully, there are actions you can take to become eligible for Medicaid even after a denial. Medicaid is…
As seniors age, the likelihood that they will need long-term care in a nursing home increases. However, the reality is that most people do not want to live out the remainder of their lives in a nursing home, away from…
If you are a child with aging parents, you may be watching them closely and wondering if some of their actions are signs of normal aging or if it could be something more. Here are a few signs that your…
With the new year comes some changes to tax rules. First, the annual gift tax exclusion – the amount you can gift to any one person without filing a gift tax return – is increasing from $15,000 to $16,000 in…
The Social Security Administration has increased the cost of living adjustment to 5.9% for 2022 payments, which is one of the highest COLA increases in history. Unfortunately, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced that Medicare premiums are…
Many of our clients have minor children in their families, whether they are children, grandchildren, or other relatives. If you want to make these children part of your estate plan, there are a few important considerations to make before you…
If you are the agent under a power of attorney for a parent or loved one, you may often sign documents on their behalf. However, it is important to be careful what you sign – and how you sign it.…
Britney Spears was once one of the most famous pop stars on the planet. Her rise to fame made her a household name and led her to financial success, but by many accounts, her personal life suffered significantly under the…
On June 7, 2021, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval for Aduhelm, a drug that can be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. This drug is a monthly infusion meant to reduce amyloid protein clumps in…