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Welcome to the blog of R. F. Meyer & Associates, where we share company news and informative articles related to our Elder Law, Probate and Estate Planning legal practice.
The costs of the rising cost of long-term care
Do you have a family member who is receiving some form of long-term care? If you don’t, the chances are good that someday you will – and that day may not be too far away. As the U.S. population ages and life expectancies increase, the need for long-term care is...
Does divorce affect Social Security spousal benefits?
More than 50 million Americans receive Social Security retirement benefits. Most of these recipients are retirees who worked and paid Social Security taxes. But millions of dependents and survivors of retired workers, including spouses and ex-spouses, also receive a...
We tackle three complex topics in July 2024 newsletter
Earlier today, we released our July 2024 edition of the R. F. Meyer & Associates newsletter. If you didn’t receive the newsletter by email, please find a link below to access a version in PDF form from our website, ElderLaw.us. In this edition, we share three...
HUD housing programs that support aging in place
Ninety-three percent of adults 55 and older want to remain in their homes as they age, according to U.S. News & World Report. “Aging in place” involves growing old comfortably and safely in one’s dwelling. As adults age, they may want to remain in their homes and...
Elder financial abuse: How an Elder Law Attorney can help
Elder financial abuse is a significant issue affecting many older adults nationwide. It involves someone exploiting or misusing an older person’s finances or assets for personal gain. Often, the perpetrator is in a position of trust, be it a family member, abusive...
Claiming the guardianship of an elderly parent
Often an aging parent will lose their ability to think clearly or make informed decisions about their life. This may occur because of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other severe health or disability conditions. Your parent may or may not have...
Does Medicare cover weight loss drugs?
Americans have a growing appetite for prescription drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, they are now exploding in popularity as a weight loss treatment. Evidence is mounting that these drugs can offer numerous...
June 2024 newsletter tackles three topics
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, Earlier today, we released our June 2024 newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive it by email, please see the link below to access a PDF of the newsletter from our website. We’ve got three rather lengthy...
States with the highest and lowest assisted living costs
Today, 58 million adults in the United States are 65 and older. Seniors make up more than 17 percent of the American population. The U.S. Census Bureau expects this number to reach 83.7 million by 2050. Meanwhile, one in every seven older adults will at some point...