0 By Linda Melancon In Elder Law NewsPosted October 15, 2018Medicare Premium to Edge Up in 2019After staying the same last year, Medicare’s Part B premium will increase slightly in 2019. The premium will increase $1.50 [...] READ MORE
0 By Linda Melancon In Elder Law NewsPosted October 15, 20182019 Will Bring Social Security Beneficiaries the Biggest Increase in Eight YearsThe Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent increase in benefits in 2019, the largest increase since [...] READ MORE
0 By Linda Melancon In Elder Law NewsPosted October 11, 2018It’s Open Enrollment Season: Is Your Medicare Plan Still Working For You?Do you have the right Medicare plan? It is fall, which means it is time to think about whether your current plan is still giving you [...] READ MORE
0 By Linda Melancon In Elder Law NewsPosted October 10, 2018Be Careful About Putting Only One Spouse's Name on a Reverse MortgageA recent case involving basketball star Caldwell Jones demonstrates the danger in having only one spouse's name on a reverse [...] READ MORE
0 By Linda Melancon In Elder Law NewsPosted September 21, 2018As Veterans Benefit Rules Change, Some Taking Immediate ActionThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for long-term care benefits. [...] READ MORE
0 By Linda Melancon In Elder Law NewsPosted September 12, 2018How to Handle Sibling Disputes Over a Power of AttorneyA power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents, but when one sibling is named in a power of attorney, [...] READ MORE
0 By Linda Melancon In Elder Law NewsPosted September 6, 2018It's Important to Shop Around for Your Medigap PolicyMedigap premiums can vary widely depending on the insurance company, according to a new study, so be sure to shop around before [...] READ MORE
0 By Linda Melancon In Elder Law NewsPosted September 5, 2018How Long Will You Live? Four Life Expectancy CalculatorsHow much you need for retirement depends a great deal on how long you expect to live. There are now many Web-based calculators that can give you an idea of your life expectancy. READ MORE
0 By Linda Melancon In Elder Law NewsPosted August 31, 2018The New Tax Law Means It's Time Review Your Estate PlanWhile the new tax law doubles the federal estate tax exemption, meaning the vast majority of estates will not have to pay any [...] READ MORE
0 By Linda Melancon In Elder Law NewsPosted August 28, 2018Aretha Franklin’s Lack of a Will Could Cause Huge ProblemsAccording to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, opening up her estate to public [...] READ MORE