Personal Message
The personal message is a great way to make your E-Newsletter unique. Use it to let your clients know you are personally engaged in the publication of the newsletter. Here are some ways attorneys have used the personal message in the past:
  • Announce upcoming seminars or other client events
  • Announce new additions to the office: attorneys, paralegals, etc.
  • Announce new services that you will provide as part of your practice.
  • Bring attention to a new elder law development that may affect a clients planning.
  • A short biography of yourself or description of your firm.
  • Announce a new award or designation you have received.
  • Add a photo or an image

Level of Assets That Spouses of Medicaid Recipients May Keep Rises for 2015


One of the most important protections for the spouses of Medicaid applicants is the "community spouse resource allowance" or CSRA, which changes each year.  The CSRA for 2015 was just announced.


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Social Security Benefits to Inch Up 1.7 Percent in 2015

The nation's elderly and disabled Social Security recipients will receive a 1.7 percent increase in payments in 2015. 

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What Happens to a Medicaid Recipient If the Community Spouse Dies First?

When one spouse is in a nursing home and applying for Medicaid, planning has to take into account the possibility that the spouse who is not in the nursing home (called the "community spouse") may pass away first.

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Will You Lose Medicare or Medicaid If You Leave the Nursing Home to Visit Family?

Reunions, graduations, birthdays, and holidays: Whatever the occasion, nursing home residents don't want to miss out on family gatherings, but may be afraid that they will lose Medicare or Medicaid coverage if they leave the nursing home.

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Family Strife over Elder Care? Consider an Elder Mediator

One or both parents requiring care can create serious stresses and conflicts within families. Elder mediation is available to resolve family disputes that otherwise may go unaddressed or lead to costly and traumatic litigation.

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