November 2023

The Care Your Family Needs

What Does Incapacitated Mean in Elder Law & Estate Planning?

Someone who is incapacitated cannot make personal decisions or understand legal documents. An incapacitated person requires a surrogate decision-maker, such as an agent under a health care power of attorney or a guardian.

Medicare Part B Premiums, Deductibles Going Back Up in 2024

In 2023, seniors were happy to see their Medicare Part B standard monthly premiums and annual deductibles go down for the first time in more than a decade. Unfortunately, that's not the case for 2024, when these charges will be back on the rise.

What Will Your 2024 Social Security Benefits Look Like?

In 2023, recipients of Social Security benefits saw the biggest increase in decades in their monthly checks. Although their payouts will indeed rise again in 2024, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be considerably more modest.

6 Ways the Sandwich Generation Can Plan for The Future

Many couples in their 30s and 40s are providing for their families and balancing care duties between the needs of children and parents. Managing it all takes preparation, organization, and communication.

What to Know About Creating a Living Will

Creating a living will ensures your future health care decisions and plans are respected. A living will is a legal document outlining medical treatment preferences and end-of-life care if you can't communicate or make decisions for yourself.

SSI and SSDI Recipients to Receive Boost in 2024 Payouts

The announcement about the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 is now out, and it's good news for disability benefits recipients.

Should a POLST Be Part of Your Care Plan?

By creating Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), individuals with long-lasting or terminal conditions can ensure they receive their desired treatment should their health decline.

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