The Uniform Electronic Wills Act: Benefits and Concerns
By Jill Roamer, J.D., Eldercounsel Once upon a time, the legal field relied on face-to-face interactions, loads of paper files, and gallons and gallons of ink. This is not so in the current day and age. Our legal documents were once handwritten, then typed and printed, and are now becoming a series of ones and…
September 25th Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Hearing
Wednesday, September 25th, Senate and House VA Committees held separate hearings regarding the health of the VA system. The sudden rush is due to the upcoming two-week break and the possible legislative package both committees are eyeing that could include changes on VA medical and benefits policies. Here is what you need to know: The…
The New Public Charge Rule: Shutting More Doors for Elderly Immigrants
By Jill Roamer, J.D. and Marchesa Minium, J.D., contributors to Eldercounsel The hottest immigration topic this fall bleeds into elder law. It concerns amendments to the Public Charge determinations for those looking to enter into the country or to alter their immigration status. Last year, the Trump Administration sought to expand the criteria for preventing…
How a 529 Plan can help your estate qualify for a tax exclusion.
A 529 plan, otherwise known as a qualified tuition plan, is a tax-sheltered way of saving for education expenses. 529 plans are sponsored by states, state agencies, or educational institutions. A contribution to a 529 plan is not federally income tax-deductible, though it may qualify for a state income tax deduction in some states. Assets…
VA Delays Benefits for Blue Water Veterans Until 2020
Thousands of Veterans that have been waiting for benefits for years already have been put on hold again according to the announcement by the VA last week. This coming after President Trump held a conference call with Veteran and veteran advocates last month, which AVAPP attended, where he celebrated the win for Blue Water Veterans….