Elder Law

You Are Turning 65: Must Do Checklist

Feb 22, 2012

If you’re about to turn age 65 (or know someone who is) it’s wise to start taking care of a few ...

Social Security Benefits For Spouses

Jan 21, 2012

Social Security doesn’t just pay retirement benefits to retired workers; in some circumstances, it...

Tax Court Clarifies When Long-term Care Expenses Are Deductible

Nov 22, 2011

Long-term care can be very expensive, but many long-term care expenses can be deducted from your tax...

Michigan Implements Estate Recovery Program

Nov 22, 2011

Michigan recently began its long anticipated “Estate Recovery” program. The program enables the ...

New Deadlines For Medicare Choices

Oct 17, 2011

Open enrollment starts a month earlier this year - so expect information about your options to arriv...

Hiring A Caregiver: Do It Yourself Or Go Through An Agency?

Oct 17, 2011

Most seniors prefer to stay at home as long as possible rather than move into a nursing home. For ma...

Why You Need To Plan For Long-term Care?

Sep 02, 2011

Thinking about a time when you will need help taking care of yourself is not fun. That is why most p...

The Difference Between Alzheimers And Dementia

Jul 05, 2011

Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia interchangeably, but they have very dif...

Daily Money Managers For Seniors

Jul 05, 2011

Having difficulty keeping on top of your bills? Maybe a daily money manager can help. Daily money ma...

Consumer Reports Guide To New Medicare Changes

Jul 05, 2011

For those in Medicare or about to join there are important changes, including new benefits, since th...