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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....

Teresa M. Clemons Office Manager It can be a lonely life for senior citizens - whether living on their own or in an assisted living facility, or dealing with physical and/or mental conditions. Though it's not a cure for health issues by any stretch of the imagination,...

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...

Debra C. Pecor, Senior Paralegal In all my years of doing estate administration, it is weird to think that there would still be some things that would make me say, “What?” but here are just a couple from this year: First: This has been the year of unfiled income tax...

Jodi B., Paralegal Today, I savored my cat's purr because it's magical and he smelled like autumn. Today, I remembered to say I love you before my kids boarded the bus. Today, I went to my daughter's award ceremony for her perfect 600 SOL score. Today, I bought my...

Helena S. Mock, Esq. In 2008, Congress designated the third week in October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Over 55% of Americans do not have a proper estate plan in place, and this number increases for minorities. Estate planning is important for adults...