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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren May Qualify for Tax Credit
Raising a grandchild can be tough financially, but grandparents should be aware that there is a tax credit available that could help them. Working grandparents who are supporting their grandchildren may qualify for the earned income tax credit, which could reduce the...
August client newsletter released
Today we released the August client newsletter from R.F. Meyer & Associates. We also post the newsletter here in our blog on ElderLaw.US for those who don’t receive the newsletter by email. Topics of the newsletter articles this month include taxes for...
Final Retirement Account Distribution Must Still Be Made After Death
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...
How to Plan Your Funeral
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...
What’s Covered App Launched for Medicare Beneficiaries
At the doctor's office and want to know if Medicare covers a procedure? There is an app for that -- the "What's Covered" app. Medicare has launched the free application to give beneficiaries a quick way to see whether the program covers a specific medical item or...
July newsletter, with all links working, now available
Earlier today, we released our July 2019 newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. Unfortunately, we ran into some technical difficulties in composition, and some of our links to articles in the newsletter did not work properly. Please accept out apologies and...
Tips on Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs
Hospital patients who need additional care after being discharged from the hospital are usually sent to either an inpatient rehabilitation facility or a skilled nursing facility, and Medicare offers very different coverage for each.
Medicare’s Different Treatment of the Two Main Post-Hospital Care Options
Hospital patients who need additional care after being discharged from the hospital are usually sent to either an inpatient rehabilitation facility or a skilled nursing facility, and Medicare offers very different coverage for each.
Protecting Your House from Medicaid Estate Recovery
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. There are steps you can take to protect your home.