Jul 29, 2019
Federal law requires that beginning on April 1 of the year after you reach age 70 1/2, you must begin withdrawing a minimum amount from your non-Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or 401(k) accounts. These withdrawals are called required minimum distributions...
Jul 22, 2019
Thinking about your funeral may not be fun, but planning ahead can be exceedingly helpful for your family. It both lets them know your wishes and assists them during a stressful time. The following are steps you can take to plan ahead: Name who is in charge. The first...
Jun 18, 2019
After a Medicaid recipient dies, the state must attempt to recoup from his or her estate whatever benefits it paid for the recipient’s care. This is called “estate recovery.” For most Medicaid recipients, their house is the only asset available, but...
Jun 4, 2019
Earlier today we released our June R.F. Meyer & Associates client newsletter. Articles this month feature good information on Living Wills and Do Not Resuscitate Orders, and some finer points of Medicaid planning, Medicare navigation and Estate Planning for a...
May 28, 2019
Once a resident is settled in a nursing home, being told to leave can be very traumatic. Nursing homes are required to follow certain procedures before discharging a resident, but family members often accept the discharge without questioning it. Residents can fight...
May 21, 2019
If you become incapacitated, who will make your medical decisions? A health care proxy allows you to appoint someone else to act as your agent for medical decisions. It will ensure that your medical treatment instructions are carried out, and it is especially...
