by Attorney Alyson C. Fudge, Founder of the Lowcountry Law Office on Aging, Mental Health & Disabilities, LLC. As the… Read more »
Category: Elder Law Articles
Sustaining Healthcare Cost Through Utilization of Hospice at End of Life
by David Powell, D. Min., CEO, Hospice Care of South Carolina The future of health care cost in America cannot… Read more »
Long Term Care Expenses – Are They Deductible as a Medical Expense?
by Michael B. Bridges, Attorney; Dobson, Jones, Ball, Phillips & Bridges, P.A. Yes, if certain requirements are satisfied and the… Read more »
Top 5 Most Common Myths on Law and Aging
by Alyson C. Fudge 1. I have a will, so my estate will not go through probate. The whole purpose of a… Read more »
Who Will be Your Voice?
by H. Stewart James, Babb & Brown, P.C., Attorneys at Law It’s a scenario that plays out not only in… Read more »
VA Aid & Attendance Benefits: Providing for Those Who Have Given So Much
By Chadwicke L. Groover, Esq., Upstate Elder Law, P.A. Since 1779 the United States government has provided pensions for veterans… Read more »
A Profile of Older Americans: 2010
Highlights • The older population (65+) numbered 39.6 million in 2009, an increase of 4.3 million or 12.5% since 1999• The… Read more »
What Are my Rights as a Patient?
Federal law requires that all individuals receiving home care services be informed of their rights as a patient. Following is… Read more »
Medicare Premium, Deductible and Co-Pay Charges for 2011
The basic premium for Medicare Part B will be $115.40 a month in 2011, up from $110.50 in 2010 (a… Read more »
Veterans Pension Benefits and Long Term Planning
Recent reports indicate that there are over 11 million veterans, surviving spouses, and dependents of veterans eligible for non-service connected… Read more »
