More than seventy million people who rely on Social Security’s benefit programs will undergo significant changes in the coming year. Inflation continues to increase daily living costs with higher costs for gasoline, food, utility, rent, and mortgages. Yet real wages…
The probate process occurs after someone passes away. Probate can be lengthy, complex, and expensive, but good estate planning can mitigate unwanted risks by anticipating and preventing problems before they arise. Sound estate planning can make the probate process run…
SSDI and SSI claims for service members and veterans can be processed more quickly in some cases. The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) provides links covering SSDI and SSI, presenting a current and brief overview of the two programs,…
Intestacy refers to the death of someone without a will. If this happens, a probate court oversees the distribution of the decedent’s assets. Also known as intestate succession, it has similarities to the probate process when a will is present.…
In 2023, Medicare Part B premiums will be reduced and the cost of living adjustment (COLA) will be the highest in decades. It is being touted as a win for the American people. According to the Social Security Administration, there…
The succession and estate planning of farm and ranch real estate, livestock, and equipment present unique challenges. There is a common misconception that federal estate taxes threaten farm or ranch property, preventing assets from getting to rightful heirs. Over the…
To protect your loved ones residing in nursing homes it is crucial that you advocate for them. Residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are disproportionately affected by the flu, pneumonia, COVID 19, and other contagious diseases. According…
When the time comes to plan for your future both medically and financially you may begin to wonder what estate planning and elder law are and how they compare to one another. Estate planning and elder law have some similarities…
Many US seniors today are struggling with financial insecurity due to the inflationary pressures they are being faced with. Aside from cutting back on unnecessary expenses, many retirees or near-retirement individuals should look to existing government programs to possibly qualify…
It is common that as our parents age they will lose their ability to make informed decisions regarding their lives. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other…