Receiving an inheritance may affect needs-based VA benefits, but it generally will not change service-connected disability compensation. The result depends on the benefit you receive, what you inherit, and how the VA treats that asset or income.
Before spending, transferring, or retitling inherited property, consider how the decision...
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Conservatorships have been in the news quite a bit over the last few years. It was revealed that former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher, whose life story was the subject of the hit movie The Blind Side, was put under a conservatorship instead of being adopted by the Tuohy family. Britney...
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They say a fool and his money are soon parted, but modern-day scammers are getting so sophisticated that plenty of non-foolish folks are being taken in as well.
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One of the most memorable clients to ever walk through our doors told us she had lived her whole life as the main character of her story. And she made it clear that wasn’t going to change anytime soon.
We were thrilled to accept when she offered us —...
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According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 10 people over the age of 60 have experienced some form of elder abuse. But only 1 in 24 of those people will report what happened to them to the authorities.
It is often up to the families of...
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Unfortunately, as technology continues to advance, schemes to defraud the public become more and more sophisticated. As soon as computers became part of the landscape, so did computer scammers, criminals willing and able to invade privacy, steal identities, and convince innocents to part with their money. Similarly, as soon as smartphones became...
Continue reading…Most people over the age of 65 in the United States are eligible for Medicare. However, if you're unfamiliar with Medicare, it can be quite confusing. Below are some things that all seniors in Mississippi need to know about Medicare.
Individuals whose husbands or wives have been admitted to a nursing home often worry that they’ll be left without sufficient income or assets to meet their support needs. Fortunately, as is detailed below, Medicaid law accounts for this situation by providing assets and income allowances to the spouses of nursing home residents.
Elder law is a legal practice area that serves the needs of Mississippi’s senior population. Given the myriad needs of seniors in Mississippi, elder law covers a wide range of client issues. An experienced elder law attorney can assist you in a number of ways and ensure that your rights and welfare are...
Continue reading…Elder law attorneys specialize in the legal representation of the elderly and their families. Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal issues affecting older adults, including long-term care planning, health care, retirement, guardianship, Medicare, and Medicaid. In addition, elder law attorneys often assist their clients with financial matters and day-to-day issues that...
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