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Choose financial “help” carefully
The following article appeared in Gulf Coast Woman Magazine I talk with a lot of families, especially after there has been a traumatic event. Often, someone has been diagnosed with dementia or a spouse has passed away. Sometimes an elderly person has been defrauded of...
Caring for family members with special needs
Many families have members who have a special need. There are at least two legal means to supplement the needs of those family members without jeopardizing their qualifications for governmental assistance.
Frankly, my dear . . .you should be aware of what is happening with Social Security.
The following article appeared in Gulf Coast Woman Magazine The “Social Security” program in the United States refers to the governmental program providing payments to supplement income for disabled people and Americans of retirement age. Due to the massive baby boom...
Protecting the most vulnerable
Sometimes, she rejoices. Other times, she grieves. Either way, she prays — asking God for the wisdom and discernment to protect his most innocent.
Blended families, BLENDED ASSETS
In general, Mississippi’s statistics on marriage and divorce mirrors the nation’s average. Almost 50 percent of those who marry will divorce. What I find interesting, however, is that of the majority who get divorced, 80 percent go on to marry again for a second or third time. However, living in blended families means dying in them, too.
Frankly, my dear, read the Medicare fine print
On average, Medicare covers about half of the healthcare charges for those enrolled, with the remaining costs either paid out of the individual’s pocket or with supplemental insurance — sometimes called Medigap policies. While campaigning, most politicians have promised to “not cut Medicare.” There are many ways, however, that these politicians may alter Medicare’s guaranteed benefits while arguing that they have not “cut” Medicare. One such way is by altering the Medicare plans that are available.
AL-MS Client Creates Endowed Chair of Nursing at William Carey
Sam Whichard (center), his attorney Kathy Brown van Zutphen (left) and Monica Marlowe (right), chief advancement officer for William Carey University. Sam Whichard lost his wife of 41 years to cancer. Now he is fighting the disease. The professional care and...
OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, October 2, 2014
I am please to announce the formation of AL-MS Coastal Law, LLC and would like to invite you to an OPEN HOUSE Thursday, October 2, 2014 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 1115 B Cowan Road, Gulfport, MS 39507
Neglect of the Elderly
Link no longer available As this story in the Sun Herald shows, neglect of the elderly is on the rise. In my practice as an Elder Law attorney, I see elderly people who are neglected by not receiving proper food, medical care, or their prescription medicine. Legal...
107 year old man has shoot out with police?
Article The first problem that most families notice with an elderly loved one is usually that the elder is experiencing trouble driving an automobile. It may be that he or she got lost while driving, drove the wrong way down the street, or was stopped by the police...
