In her piece, “A Conversation We All Should Have,” columnist Ellen Goodman advocates the importance of planning for end of life care. Ms. Goodman points out: “Surveys tell us that 70 percent of Americans… want to die at home but…
Delaying Retirement? A Social Security “Bonus”!”
We all know many Americans are working harder and longer today than ever before. Some of us do so because we must, others well, because what else would we do? Regardless of one’s motive for deciding to keep working, the…
Extra Help for Medicare Prescription Costs
The Social Security Administration provides a little known program that assists certain people with costs associated with Medicare prescription coverage (Medicare Part D), called “Extra Help.” To qualify for Extra Help, the applicant’s resources must be limited to $13,640 for…
Don’t Forget Your Pets When Creating Your Estate Plan
To most pet owners, a pet is a member of the family. You care for your pet while you are alive, so why wouldn’t you make sure they are taken care of after your death? If you own pets, you…
Will the Affordable Care Act Eliminate the Need for Special Needs Trust?
The need for Special Needs Trusts has been called into question under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, we believe that Special Needs Trusts will continue to be beneficial and necessary in the future. The ACA requires health insurance companies…
Do More Than Change Your Clocks For Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings Time began on Sunday, March 8th. In addition to the usual changing of the clocks on this date, we believe that the beginning of Daylight Savings Time is a great time to take action involving your estate plan.…
Review Medicare Advantage and Prescription Plan by 12.7.14
Don’t forget that if you currently receive Medicare Parts A and/or B (Medicare Hospital and/or Medicare Medical Insurance), you can enroll or re-enroll in a Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) and/or Medicare Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage) plan beginning…
Elder Law Attorneys Allow Families to Focus on the Important Issues in Life
[Disclaimer: The materials contained on this website have been authored or gathered by the Law Offices of Stuart D. Zimring, and are intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and is not considered to be legal…
What You May Not Know About Ambulance Services
Several months ago an article appeared in the Los Angeles Times containing information that many people may not know about ambulance services. This article, titled online as “Ambulances: Basic info about a service you may take for granted,” includes useful…
Nursing Facility Resembling Village Opens in the Netherlands
Architects in the Netherlands have created a new innovative way for persons with dementia to live. The “dementia-focused living center,” De Hogeweyk or Hogewey, is a complex designed to resemble a village with restaurants, a supermarket, town square and other…