There are two types of assistance the US government offers to veterans: veterans' benefits and veterans' compensation. Veterans’ benefits refer to programs and services to veterans and their families by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as health care,…
Long-term nursing care has become notorious for its astronomical costs. There can be a monthly fee of up to $7,000.00 depending on location. Hundreds of thousands of people presently need that kind of care and the numbers are rising. Ten…
In elder law, a certified elder law attorney (CELA) represents aging adults and their families in legal matters. Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal matters affecting an older or disabled person. Issues related to guardianship, retirement, health care…
In 2023, the VA will match the Social Security Administration's cost of living adjustment (COLA), which is an 8.7 percent increase in benefits. The VA disability monthly tax-free benefit is available to qualifying former military service members who sustained injury…
The rivalry between siblings. In most families, it's unavoidable. Depending on your particular family members and the dynamic between them, old rivalries from the past can become more significant when a parent passes. Adult children who are emotionally upset and…
Intestate means your loved one died without a will. What happens then? According to your state’s intestacy laws, a probate court will oversee the distribution process of the decedent’s property. Also known as intestate succession, it has similarities to the…
In applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), many applicants are concerned about how much their monthly payment will be if they meet the eligibility requirements. Anyone on a fixed income who can’t work due to a disability needs this…
Healthcare professionals will be familiar with the acronym LASA, which stands for "look-alike-sound-alike" and refers to medications. When it comes to federal programs, Medicaid and Medicare, in written form, look alike and they do sound alike but work very differently.…
Statistics show that there is approximately one special education teacher per 17.1 students with learning disabilities in the US. Yet, in the past decade, the percentage of available and competent teachers fell by 17 percent. Many federal and state government…
According to a government report, Medicare and Social Security are at risk of insolvency. Social Security will have to start spending down, potentially including massive cuts in payments to recipients by 2035. Likewise, Medicare will be forced to leave patients…