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Helena S. Mock, Esq. In a previous blog, I wrote about the enactment of the ABLE (“Achieving a Better Life Experience”) Act, which was signed into law in 2014.The ABLE Act is a federal law that allows states to establish a savings program for persons with...

Elizabeth D. Johnson Legal Assistant Growing up, you never truly think about getting old - which is strange because you obviously know that people get old. Your parents are old, your grandparents are really old, some have even passed away along with the other...

Barbara K. Armstrong Paralegal Well, here we are right in the middle of summer. Most likely a few of you have already gone on a vacation or are planning one.Vacations are good for the soul. Not only do they give you quality fun time with loved ones, they also...

Elizabeth D. Johnson Legal Assistant There’s a reason we call it "The Best Protection for Elders and Their Families." Life Care Planning will help you make the best decisions to protect yourself later on. It can help you achieve your goals and reduce stress for...

Barbara K. Armstrong Paralegal I am often asked what the difference between Medicare and Medicaid actually is. So, I decided to do a little summary on the differences that I hope you will find helpful in the event that you, a relative, or a friend has questions....

Helena S. Mock, Esq. As most of you know, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) signed into law at the end of 2017 made extensive changes to the tax laws that will affect almost all Americans beginning in 2018. One of those changes will result in many fewer estates being...

Elizabeth D. Johnson Legal Assistant There are many things that differ between my generation and my mother’s but the one I’d like to discuss is the well-known smart phone obsession. My mother is a very smart woman but she just doesn’t get her phone like I do (no...

Barbara K. Armstrong Paralegal I wanted to write a little bit about the importance of having a durable financial power of attorney and medical directive. A week doesn’t go by when I do not receive a call from a frantic spouse, child or family member, who is concerned...

Depression can affect anyone, but holiday depression among seniors is very common. This doesn’t just apply to the “big” holidays. Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day – even Independence Day can cause them sadness. What they all have in common is...

Elizabeth D. Johnson Administrative Assistant It’s the time of year when leaves begin falling, the air becomes chilly, and we start stressing about our outdoor plants and vegetables. Not everyone may feel that they have the luxury of a greenhouse, but there are...