The Center for Social Inclusion lists lack of estate planning as one of the main pitfalls in African American loss of family land.  A survey by The Center fo...

Bob Hope toured with the USO for almost 50 years from 1921-1990. He had a compassion for those that served. He thought it was important to bring a piece of...

November 1st, 12pm-3pm ET Presented by: Valerie L. Peterson, J.D., ElderCounsel and James Swain, JD, MBA, Swain Law Firm This 3-hour advanced VA pension plan...

A revocable trust is a trust whereby provisions can be altered or canceled dependent on the grantor. During the life of the trust, income earned is distribut...

How does my agent for the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care know what to do? You tell them in writing. When you make a Durable Power of Attorney for ...

One of the frequently asked questions and the least understood by the elderly community is "Why do I need a Durable Power of Attorney for health care? I have...

Special Needs Trusts can be funded by a will, family/friends, gifts, and life insurance. Lawsuits are best held in a "self settled trust." This trust will av...

Why is a Special Needs Trust necessary? A special needs trust makes it possible to appoint a trustee to hold property for the benefit of your disabled child ...

As tax laws change, it brings a moment of anxiety for everyone, but especially for those in or nearing retirement. This blogger could have rolled out the rul...

"I've lost my independence." This is a devastating delimia for anyone who has been active all of their lives. Now you say, I cannot just go to the grocery st...

There are three types of pensions offered veterans: Basic,Housebound, Aid and Attendance Housebound means that you can care for your basic needs, such as coo...

2018 PENSION NUMBERS WILL INCREASE BY 2%. PLEASE SEE THE NUMBERS BELOW. THERE MAY BE $$ ROUNDING ONCE VA RELEASES THE NUMBERS. VETERAN WITH ONE DEPENDENT MON...