By Cara M. Chittenden The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has become an unlikely and innovative pioneer in the quest to provide cost-effective, quality in-home care for veterans. Although the agency has long been mired in controversies surrounding its programs,...
There are two kinds of healthcare advance directives: living wills and healthcare Powers of Attorney.
By Rebecca W. Geyer It is a challenge to keep up with US Military benefits as they are always changing, and many veterans miss out on what can be life-changing aid. Many wartime veterans receive a disability pension due to injury. But did you know that wartime...
The CARES ACT relaxes rules for retirement plans and IRAs in four main ways.
By Dara M. Hensel With Memorial Day approaching, our thoughts are turning toward veterans and their needs during the COVID-19 crisis. We will be sharing information for veterans and their families. You have been appointed to help your seven-year-old nephew Roberto...
By Cara M. Chittenden With the coronavirus pandemic hitting nursing homes and assisted living facilities especially hard, families are wondering whether they should bring their parents or other loved ones home. It is a tough decision with no easy answers. The number...
Due to the Coronavirus emergency, the courts are now allowing wills to be witnessed via audio-visual communication.
COVID-19 offers not only estate planning opportunities, but also wealth planning options related to the unusually low interest rate environment.
By Rebecca W. Geyer The spread of the coronavirus to nursing home residents has caused the federal government to direct nursing homes to restrict visitor access, and many assisted livingfacilities have done the same. While the move helps the residents stay healthy, it...
The pandemic and the CARES Act have created some tax planning opportunities, some of which are directly related to estate planning.
