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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.
N.J. High Court Rules Medicaid Planning by Non-Lawyers Is Unauthorized Practice of Law
Joining the states of Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee, the New Jersey Supreme Court has found that non-lawyers who apply the law to a Medicaid applicant’s specific circumstances are engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. The state Supreme Court received complaints...
Navigating ABLE or STABLE Accounts
A change in federal law last year allows for a disabled person on Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid to open an account which can be used for their benefit and which can accumulate funds which will not affect their Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This...
Get help with your Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning is making decisions about the healthcare you would want to receive if you happen to become unable to speak for yourself. These are your decisions to make, regardless of what you choose for your care, and the decisions are based on your personal...
More tips on safely aging in place at home
June is National Safety Month. Today, Americans are living longer while staying active and healthy. But adults 65 and older are at risk for falls, which can signal the beginning of the end of that active life – and their independence. Injuries from falls can lead to...
Disability Integration Act holds great promise
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) introduced a bill in Congress that’s designed to ensure that Medicaid-eligible people who are aged or have disabilities can receive their necessary services out in the community through the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services program...
National Safety Month: Take steps to reduce falls
Welcome to June, National Safety Month! Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages — and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. The good news is everyone can get involved to help improve safety and prevent injuries....
Gap tips from AARP for sudden retirement
Blindsided by Retirement? Here's What to Do Follow these tips if you find yourself suddenly and unexpectedly retired, facing a funding gap. by Jean Chatzky, AARP The Magazine According to a recent study, half of workers leave their jobs sooner than originally...
Celebrate Older Americans Month
Older Americans Month was first celebrated when President John F. Kennedy designated May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month. After a meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens, Kennedy encouraged all Americans to pay tribute to older people across the country....
Pet trusts: Gopher State may join pack of states to allow them
It looks like Minnesota will join the pack of states that allow the creation of pet trusts to provide care for beloved animals after the pet owner’s death. Ohio and all other states in the U.S. already permit such trusts as part of estate planning. A dog-loving...