Elder Law

Medicare Premiums To Increase For Some In 2010

Nov 15, 2009

After not rising last year, the basic premium for Medicare Part B will shoot up 15 percent to $110.5...

Book Review – Can We Talk?

Oct 20, 2009

Although talking to your parents about money can be difficult, not discussing finances now could mea...

Top Ten Elder Fraud Prevention Methods

Aug 25, 2009

Elder Abuse is a growing problem. Unfortunately, seniors have become the favored target of unscrupul...

Helpful Website For Parent Caregivers

Aug 25, 2009

There is an extremely helpful new website for family members who are the caregivers of their elderly...

Medicaid To Stop Payment For Certain Services

Jul 22, 2009

Due to budget cuts, Michigan’s Medicaid program has begun limiting coverage for certain medical ex...

Avoiding The Medicare Part D Doughnut Hole

Jul 22, 2009

If a senior has Medicare Part D, they may be at risk of falling into the coverage gap, or the so-cal...

Stock Market Plunge Underscores Need For Power Of Attorney

Jun 21, 2009

For most people, the durable power of attorney is the most important estate planning instrument avai...

Home Safety Checklist For Seniors

Feb 16, 2009

Many seniors are injured by falls that occur in their own home. Each year, more than 734,000 people ...

Deducting Assisted Living Facility Costs

Feb 16, 2009

The Internal Revenue Code provides an income tax deduction for medical expenses which include “qua...

Medicaid Planning With A Solely For The Benefit Of Trust

Feb 14, 2009

If someone is in need of nursing home level care, and if they don’t have long term care insurance,...