PPP funds: Publicly traded companies taking from some of the 2.5 million small businesses that are Veteran owned.

I know many of you are going to ask me why we are talking about this.  What does this have to do with our veterans? ALOT! 2.5 million small businesses are owned by American Military Veterans, including our firm, and some of you.  So let’s talk about it. President Trump is expected to sign the…

The VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act

Senator Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs, played a key role in the passage of this bill that will allow veterans to appear remotely before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.  I am so grateful for him and the entire Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs for keeping us apprised of the VA’s…

Adult Foster Care: An alternative to nursing home care

A Medical Foster Home (MFH) is an alternative to a nursing home.  It allows Veterans who are no longer able to safely live independently and wants a smaller, calmer environment than a nursing home. MFH is a type of Community Residential Care (CRC) home chosen by Veterans with serious chronic disabling conditions that meet nursing home…

Evolving Coronavirus Stimulus Package

Last week we watched as our lawmakers come together to pass the Coronavirus Stimulus Package, but what does this mean for our Veterans?  A few things have changed since Friday. The original plan said that anyone that did not have to file taxes would have their stimulus checks direct deposited if they had an account…

VA Offices Closed to In-person Services, On-line Options Available

COVID-19 RELIEF INFORMATION Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Regional Office is closed to the public. The Regional Office and the Insurance Center will no longer accept walk-ins for claims assistance, scheduled appointments, counseling, and other in-person services. This decision aligns with federal, state and local guidance and is…

VA Pension now!

We talk all the time about why we should be keeping Veteran pension as part of our estate planning practice.  Now, more than ever, it’s important to reach out to our Veterans or their spouses.  We are in the midst of a world wide crisis that seems to be much worse for the sick, the…