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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.
Financial advisers now to establish ‘trusted contact person’
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority — FINRA — approved a new rule effective February 2018. All financial advisers are required to make reasonable efforts to obtain the name of and contact information for a trusted contact person upon opening a new account or...
‘Caregiver Child’ — Use it to keep parent’s house, but step carefully
Care for a parent in their house by their child may be the best opportunity to protect the family home under Ohio Medicaid, but strict requirements must be met. The Caregiver Child Exemption allows adult children (only biological or adopted) to care for their parent...
What Happens When a Nursing Home Closes?
A nursing home closure can be traumatic for residents who are forced to move. Although there may not be much that can be done to prevent a closure, residents do have some rights.
Clients worry the tax legislation could ax Medical Expenses deduction
Some of our long-time Browning & Meyer clients worry the tax legislation before Congress could become a tax increase. Specifically, they’re concerned with the potential loss of the Medical Expenses deduction on their federal taxes. As they should be. The impact on...
Partnership change
The communication below was mailed to Browning & Meyer Clients Nov. 10, 2017. It served as the formal notice that the legal partnership of Browning & Meyer Co., LPA dissolved effective Jan. 1, 2018, with William J. Browning joining the Columbus law firm of...
Family Caregivers rightfully celebrated in November
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, this month reminds us of a certain admirable class of people we see all the time in our practice at Browning & Meyer Co., LPA: Family Caregivers. November is celebrated as National Family Caregivers Month. An estimated 90...
It’s official: Caregivers more confident when loved one’s medical wishes documented
A new Kaiser Family Foundation poll find preparation puts your mind at ease when you are caring for a loved one with serious illnesses. Preparation through proper estate planning in just such a circumstance is a service offered here at Browning & Meyer Co., LPA....
Tom Petty’s death and lessons on end-of-life planning
Tom Petty performed in concert at the Hollywood Bowl Sept. 25, wrapping up the huge Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers 40th Anniversary Tour. A week later, Petty wrapped up his legendary rock music career. He died in a Los Angeles hospital Oct. 2, just 66 years old....
Open Enrollment: Medicare decisions time
The 2017 Medicare Open Enrollment period began Sunday and lasts through Dec. 7. This is the time for Medicare enrollees to review their coverage and weigh options. Were your health coverage needs met this year by your existing plan? Did shortfalls or gaps in coverage...