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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.
How continuing to work affects Social Security benefits
Many Americans nearing retirement age face a financial decision: Should they stop working entirely when they begin collecting Social Security benefits or continue to work? There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Each person’s situation is unique and depends on various...
Investigation uncovers food insecurity in nursing homes
Nutrition plays an essential role in the healthy aging. The American Medical Association (AMA) reports that healthy eating reduces mortality by 20 percent. Adequate nutrition is of particular importance for older adults with complex medical needs who reside in...
Can I gift my kids $19,000 a year and apply for Medicaid?
If you have money to give your children, you certainly can, but you should be aware that you may face consequences should you apply for Medicaid long-term care coverage within five years after each gift. In 2025, you can give up to $19,000 to any one individual and...
July 2025 newsletter starts with some company news
Dear clients and friends, Earlier this morning, we released the July 2025 e-newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive it by email, please see the link below, to access it in PDF from our website. This month, the newsletter leads with some...
Fighting a discharge from an assisted living facility
Every year, thousands of assisted living facility (ALF) residents suddenly find themselves facing eviction when their health worsens. It is also not unusual for facilities to kick out or refuse to admit people who are eligible for Medicaid, even though these...
Attorney Keith Stevens joins R. F. Meyer & Associates
R. F. Meyer & Associates is pleased to announce the addition of Keith A. Stevens, CELA, to our Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate legal staff. Keith has joined the firm as a Senior Associate Attorney, and brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has...
Parkinson’s Disease in older adults: What to know
What Is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s is a movement disorder in which nerve cells that normally deliver the neurotransmitter called dopamine to other cells in the body experience damage and begin to die. For most people who face a PD diagnosis, the cause is...
Why the Social Security retirement age is now 67, not 65
In 2025, Americans born in 1960 are reaching age 65, a milestone that for decades has been associated with retirement. Many people still think of 65 as the age to claim full Social Security retirement benefits. But for those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age...
June 2025: Social Security retirement age now officially 67, not 65
This morning, we released the June 2025 client newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive it by email, please see the hotlink to a PDF version below. We assembled three articles in this month’s edition, covering various topics of interest to...