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Spousal Dementia and its Effect on a Marriage

Sep 25, 2018 | Elder Law, Long-Term Care Planning

When someone you love, in particular, your spouse, becomes ill you want to help them get well. But what happens when the illness is dementia? A marital relationship that could have spanned years or decades becomes subject to enormous change, and that change is not a...

New VA Rules

Sep 22, 2018 | Elder Law, VA Pension Planning, Veterans

The following is an urgent message that could impact you or a loved one. There are significant changes to the VA pension program. It is commonly referred to as aid and attendance. VA pension is a monthly cash benefit available to wartime Veterans or surviving spouses...

VA Mission Act not Living up to Expectations

Aug 28, 2018 | Veterans

It is no secret that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has faced criticism in the past for its treatment of wounded veterans and their caregivers. On June 6, 2018, President Donald Trump sought to remedy this by signing the VA Maintaining Systems and...

Prenups: Not Just For the Young and Hollywood

Aug 28, 2018 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning

Lucy and Ricky have a great marriage, with an extended family to whom they wanted to leave everything when they passed. Unfortunately, Lucy was then diagnosed with cancer. She began to worry: What could happen if she died before Ricky did, and Ricky remarried? Or vice...

3 Reasons Veterans Should Have a Professional Advocate

Jul 24, 2018 | Uncategorized

The number of sad stories of veterans’ benefits getting tied up in the system is not only sad but startling. A quick internet search can lead to story after story of veterans who have struggled to receive the benefits that are owed to them. Robert DiCicco spent his...

Retirement Challenges Facing Women

Jul 24, 2018 | Uncategorized

For women, securing enough retirement income can be a daunting proposition. Generally speaking, women face two significant hurdles to overcome to achieve a comfortable flow of retirement income. One hurdle involves longevity, and the second deals with earning...

Vocational Rehabilitation: A Powerful Tool for Veterans Wanting to Enter the Civilian Job Market

May 25, 2018 | Veterans

Prospects for veterans looking to enter the job market have drastically increased since the Great Recession. In 2016, the unemployment rate for veterans (4.7%) was actually slightly lower than the rate for the entire population (4.85%). One factor that has contributed...

Unique Health Challenges Faced By Veterans

Apr 24, 2018 | Elder Law, Long-Term Care Planning, Veterans

The United States veteran population is some 20 million strong, many of whom face health challenges separate from non-Veterans. Due to their military training, Veterans have a well-defined culture that is strong on values, codes of conduct, respect of superiors, and...

Identity Fraud Targeting the Elderly

Apr 24, 2018 | Advisors, Elder Fraud, Long-Term Care Planning

The largest coordinated sweep of identity fraud involving US seniors has recently been conducted. The US Department of Justice has reported that more than one million elderly people have collectively lost hundreds of millions of dollars because of this targeted...

You’re Fired!: Firing the VA Secretary -Implications for Veterans Healthcare

Mar 31, 2018 | Elder Fraud, Long-Term Care Planning, Veterans

In an Administration unafraid to fire key cabinet members with little warning, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Dr. David Shulkin, is rumored to be high on President Donald Trump’s list of next in line. The cause of this disdain by the President?...