Members of the Peace of Mind program (POM) came together to enjoy a delicious Italian meal and learn about the latest planning tools last Friday, August 21st, at the Annual POM Luncheon held at Puglia’s of Garden City. The luncheon,…
On a daily basis, there are numerous things we take for granted. We take for granted that we have food on our table, clothes on our backs, that the US is not a war zone and that our loved ones…
Last week, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced legislation that would offer incentives to states for helping people with disabilities live and work in the community. The bill, S.1604, is known as the Transition to Independence Act. It has the support…
A timeshare is a property owned with others with certain rights to use the property. For example, this may be the right to use a vacation condominium one week out of the year, every year. Most timeshares are real property…
On May 1st, an Iowa federal jury awarded $240 million to a class of 32 individuals with intellectual disabilities in a discrimination case against Hill Country Farms. Now, the court is limiting what would have been a landmark verdict to…
It's no secret that people are constantly searching for the Fountain of Youth. You head down the supplement aisle at the drug store, look for the latest diet fad, and check out the self help section on Amazon. Although there are no hard…
If you loved watching the inspirational and resourceful Telly Award winning show, Family Comes First™ this past Fall, then you’ll be glad to know you can now watch your favorite 2014 episode at your leisure. Vincent J. Russo and Victoria…
When you think about your future and where you might choose to reside in your old age, does New York come to mind? For many it doesn’t. Although, maybe it should. People usually associate New York with its negative attributes:…
When it comes time to receive an inheritance, most people usually have a good idea what they want to do with it. There are bills to pay, savings for retirement, and the kitchen or bathroom that needs to be remodeled…
If you are single, then you may face some unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. With millions of single adults in America today, it is more important than ever to understand the estate planning options and to take…