MARRIED IRA OWNERS SHOULD UPDATE ESTATE PLANS
Married IRA owners should update estate plans to address SECURE Act changes to IRA taxation and new Indiana Medicaid policy. This article explains why.
FAMILY LAW SOLUTIONS FOR ELDER LAW PROBLEMS
This article describes special problems challenging some older married folks, and explains how elder law attorneys are using family law tactics to help solve those problems.
SERVICE ANIMALS AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS – PART 1
Service animals and assistance animals are advancing far beyond family pet status. High-performance creatures are helping military veterans and other people adapt to and overcome many disabilities.
Anatomical Gift and Supported Decision Making Laws
Governor Holcomb invited Hawkins Elder Law attorney Jeff R Hawkins and other stakeholder representatives to witness the Governor’s July 8 ceremonial signing of Senate Enrolled Act 112 (SEA 112) and Senate Enrolled Act 380 (SEA 380) at the Governor’s Residence. During the ceremony, the Governor recognized key legislators and advocates that had supported the pair […]
MEDICAID APPLICATION TRIAL AND ERROR
Medicaid application trial and error creates big problems for nursing home residents. Unfortunately, it is a common practice that creates financial nightmares for nursing home residents’ families. This article explains common Medicaid application problems and suggests when people should seek professional help from experienced elder law attorneys. Medicaid Application Trial and Error – Repetition Doesn’t […]
MEDICAID & PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS – PART 2
This conclusion of our two-part series about Medicaid and prenuptial agreements explains how Medicaid treats prenuptial agreements.
MEDICAID & PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS – PART 1
This article begins a 2-part explanation of how Indiana Medicaid deals with a remarried couple’s assets when one spouse requires nursing home care if the couple made a prenuptial agreement before they married.
Personal Business Records Organization Tips
Few people manage their personal business records properly, so this article gives record-keeping tips.
Indiana Cancels Favorable Medicaid Policy on IRAs
This article explains some surprising new IRA protection opportunities created by recent Indiana Medicaid rule changes.
Need-Based VA Pension Rules Change October 2018
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) published a new final rule on September 18, 2018. The new rule radically alters eligibility requirements for need-based VA pensions. This article summarizes and explains new need-based VA pension eligibility requirements that take effect on October 18, 2018. Affected Veterans & Family Members The revised pension requirements […]
