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Welcome to the blog of R. F. Meyer & Associates, where we share company news and informative articles related to our Elder Law, Probate and Estate Planning legal practice.
Protecting your parents’ assets from nursing home costs
The aging U.S. population means that more people will likely need nursing home care in the coming decades. Meanwhile, the cost of nursing home care is increasing — and expected to keep increasing. With the exorbitant cost of nursing home care, many families worry...
Wendy Williams case shines spotlight on guardianships
Dementia is on the rise and is affecting millions of families across the United States. As dementia erodes a person’s mental faculties, they lose the ability to manage their life. This can lead to losing money through bad financial decisions or a higher risk of injury...
Celebrity guardianship case headlines our March 2025 newsletter
Today, we released our March 2025 e-newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you didn’t receive it by email, please find a link below to access it in PDF form from our website. Our March 2025 edition addresses three important topics. The articles cover: Wendy...
Four key Medicare changes to be aware of in 2025
Takeaways Updates to Medicare coverage in 2025 include higher costs for Parts A and B, a new option to pay for Part D prescription drugs on a monthly basis, and a cap on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. In addition, Medicare coverage of some telehealth...
New law supports home care, caregivers for military veterans
On January 2, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation represents a significant step forward in supporting the needs of veterans, their families, and their...
Small businesses must file BOI report; FinCEN sets new deadline
From Land Line Magazine — By Tyson Fisher — A day after a federal court resurrected the Corporate Transparency Act and its beneficial ownership information reporting requirement, the federal government has set new deadlines and indicated it may change the rules....
February 2025 newsletter covers safety, veteran support and Medicare changes
Today we released our February 2025 e-newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. We hope it finds you safe and warm as winter maintains its icy grip on Central Ohio. (If you did not receive the newsletter by email, please find a link to it below in PDF form below.)...
What to know about Medicare annual wellness visits
Medicare is a program with many benefits but also with a great deal of complexity. Knowing about the options available to Medicare beneficiaries will help you understand and navigate the system. Let’s look at Medicare’s annual wellness visits. What Are Annual Wellness...
Unpaid family caregiving is worth a six-figure salary
As the population ages, the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continues to rise. In turn, families increasingly find themselves providing unpaid care to loved ones with cognitive impairments. This caregiving role, though...