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While appointing a power of attorney can mitigate the need for a guardianship, there are other times in which a guardianship is necessary. In the last blog post, we discussed the need for a [...]

In estate planning documents, an agent can be  chosen to act under a power of attorney, which is especially  useful in the event that the principal becomes incapacitated and cannot make decisions [...]

Babette Bach will be one of the key speakers talking about end of life issues at the Florida Studio Theatre event entitled “Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Death But Were Afraid To [...]

There are three different levels of VA pensions. Basic Pension/Improved Income applies to healthy veterans with lower incomes who are over the age of 65. Aid and Attendance is a program for [...]

It is imperative that veterans  take time to choose which government program best suits their needs. According to Paying for Senior Care, these are the 2016 costs for both programs. Program [...]

To qualify for VA benefits, there are many financial and non-financial requirements for veterans and veterans’ spouses to meet. Listed below are some of the non-financial requirements: Veterans [...]

Qualifying for VA benefits can be a complicated and extensive process due to certain requirements and conflicts with other government programs. Listed below are some rules and guidelines for [...]

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs does pay the rent of assisted living facilities for veterans that need certain eligibility requirements. However, it may pay for extra services that are [...]

In 2015, Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 which put an end to Social Security strategies that allowed couples to grow their spousal benefits. The two strategies “file and [...]