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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.
Family Caregivers rightfully celebrated in November
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, this month reminds us of a certain admirable class of people we see all the time in our practice at Browning & Meyer Co., LPA: Family Caregivers. November is celebrated as National Family Caregivers Month. An estimated 90...
It’s official: Caregivers more confident when loved one’s medical wishes documented
A new Kaiser Family Foundation poll find preparation puts your mind at ease when you are caring for a loved one with serious illnesses. Preparation through proper estate planning in just such a circumstance is a service offered here at Browning & Meyer Co., LPA....
Tom Petty’s death and lessons on end-of-life planning
Tom Petty performed in concert at the Hollywood Bowl Sept. 25, wrapping up the huge Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers 40th Anniversary Tour. A week later, Petty wrapped up his legendary rock music career. He died in a Los Angeles hospital Oct. 2, just 66 years old....
Open Enrollment: Medicare decisions time
The 2017 Medicare Open Enrollment period began Sunday and lasts through Dec. 7. This is the time for Medicare enrollees to review their coverage and weigh options. Were your health coverage needs met this year by your existing plan? Did shortfalls or gaps in coverage...
October 2017 newsletter now available
Welcome to October! As the leaves begin to turn and the harvest moon rises, we’ve got an excellent newsletter for our clients and referral members. Articles this month include strong, informational pieces on: Performing an annual review on your Medicare options;...
Are your plans in order if crisis strikes?
Terrible natural disasters bring focus on need to plan As we enter the fall season, our hearts go out to the tens of thousands of survivors in Texas and Louisiana dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. And as Hurricane Irma bears down on Florida, our hearts...
Soul Purpose: Seniors With Strong Reasons To Live Often Live Stronger
An interesting article from our friends at the Kaiser Health News: By Judith Graham August 31, 2017 After making it through the maelstrom of middle age, many adults find themselves approaching older age wondering “what will give purpose to my life?” now that the kids...
August 2017 newsletter from Browning & Meyer
The August 2017 newsletter from Browning & Meyer Co., LPA has been released to clients. We post it here as a blog entry, to share with clients and associates to haven't subscribed to the monthly e-newsletter. (See below link on how to do that, should you be...
Insurers come forward with Marketplace plans for most Ohioans
A consortium of health insurers has stepped up to offer coverage through the ACA Marketplace in nearly ever Ohio county. That's a big turnaround since June 20, when we wrote in this blog that 20 Ohio counties were facing the prospect of zero insurers offering the...