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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.
Becoming a family caregiver for an ailing loved one
Taking on the responsibility of providing full-time care for an aging or disabled loved one can be a rewarding experience. Being a primary caregiver helps you rest assured that your loved one is receiving compassionate care from someone who will go above and beyond to...
Aging care: 6 tips for caring for elderly parents
Many adult children wonder what their aging parents may need and how can they can help provide it for them. You may constantly worry about your parents or other older loved ones, especially if you live far away from them. You can, however, take some simple steps to...
April 2023 newsletter theme: Caring for aging loved ones
A little earlier today, we issued our April 2023 e-newsletter R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive a copy by email, please click on the link below to open a PDF version from our website. There is a theme to all three articles in this month’s edition:...
Slam the Scam Day puts focus on Social Security fraudsters
Our firm in March joined the Social Security Administration in observing National Slam the Scam Day, an event dedicated to spreading awareness about Social Security-related scams and equipping the public with the knowledge to recognize and report these scams. Scammers...
What is IRMAA and how does it affect my Medicare premiums?
As we near retirement, we may assume that once Medicare kicks in, our medical insurance premiums will be fixed. However, many people may not realize that there are special rules regarding how much they pay for Medicare Parts B and D if they are in a higher income...
Deducting long-term care insurance premiums in 2023
Are you a taxpayer who has purchased long-term care insurance (LTCI)? Take note of your policy details and your premium amount, as you may be able to deduct the cost – or at least part of it – from your 2023 income. If your total eligible medical expenses (including...
March 2023 newsletter released
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, This morning, we released R. F. Meyer & Associates' March 2023 e-newsletter. If you did not receive a copy by email, please see the link below to open a PDF version of the newsletter from our website. We share a nice slate of...
Care in assisted living vs. nursing homes: What’s the difference?
Assisted living facilities and nursing homes are long-term housing and care options for older adults. Although people sometimes use the terms assisted living and nursing home synonymously, they are distinct. Understanding the differences between assisted living and...
Highlights of how the Omnibus Bill will benefit older adults
The Senate and House cleared the passage of a year-end $1.7 trillion Omnibus appropriations bill that will benefit older adults on a number of fronts. The bill, which runs more than 4,000 pages and includes a wide variety of legislation, was then signed into law by...