by Jill Burzynski | Mar 19, 2018 | Blog, Life Style, News Article
It is hard to over-stress the importance of staying active to the healthy aging process. Even moderate amounts of exercise have proven benefits with very limited side effects. Some geriatricians call exercise the true fountain of youth. Any change or increase in...
by Jill Burzynski | Mar 12, 2018 | Blog, Health Care Advocacy, Medicare, News Article
To fight identity theft for people with Medicare, the Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services is issuing new Medicare cards that will not longer include the Social Security number. According to the AARP identity theft has been on the rise among those age 65 and...
by Jill Burzynski | Mar 9, 2018 | Blog, Financing Long Term Care, Life Style, News Article, Veterans' Benefits
Many of our clients must face the choice of whether to stay home or move into an independent or assisted living community. How do you know when it is time to make a move? Staying at home is familiar, and comforting. You know where everything is, and can predict what...
by Jill Burzynski | Mar 4, 2018 | Blog, Financing Long Term Care, News Article, Veterans' Benefits
We often file claims for Veterans or their spouses for financial help from the VA. The purpose of this article is to explain in more detail the procedure for obtaining Aid & Attendance. When we are filing for Aid & Attendance we need to demonstrate several...
by Jill Burzynski | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Financing Long Term Care, Medicaid, News Article
Filial responsibility is the legal concept that a family member may be liable for another’s debts merely based upon the family relationship. While these laws have not been enforced very frequently, the concept could have devastating effects for families taking care of...
by Jill Burzynski | Feb 22, 2018 | Blog, Estate Planning, Medicaid, News Article, Probate and Trust Administration, Trusts, Veterans' Benefits
Yesterday, I attended a function where I heard a conversation among some Seniors. The conversation went as follows: Jane: I have a trust…. so I have done my legal planning. Susan: I have a trust and it is fully funded. Mary, do you have a trust? Mary: I don’t...