As a result of the signing of the PACT Act in August of 2022, veterans who had toxic exposures during the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and the post-9/11 wars are now eligible for health care benefits. It relieves the burden…
2023 PENSION BENEFIT FIGURES WARTIME VETERAN REVISED JANUARY 30, 2023 TYPE OF BENEFIT Maximum Annual Pension Rate (Income Limit) Monthly Maximum Annual Pension Rate (Income Limit) Service Pension $16,037 $1,336 One dependent $21,001 $1,750 Housebound $19,598 $1,633 One dependent…
For more than 50 years, we as a nation have dedicated the last Monday in May to honor all members of our military who have died while serving in the United States military forces. Memorial Day, which was originally called…
2022 PENSION BENEFIT FIGURES WARTIME VETERAN REVISED DECEMBER 1, 2021 TYPE OF BENEFIT Maximum Annual Pension Rate (Income Limit) Monthly Maximum Annual Pension Rate (Income Limit) Service Pension $14,753 $1,229 One dependent $19,320 $1,610 Housebound $18,029 $1,502 One dependent…
Are you a disabled United States Veteran? Do you know that you may be entitled to some disability benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA)? There are a couple of disability benefits available to disabled Veterans that could help you pay…
Are you a disabled United States Veteran? Do you know that you may be entitled to some disability benefits from the Veterans Administration (“VA”)? There are a couple of disability benefits available to disabled Veterans that could help to pay…
Effective as of October 18, 2018, the Veteran’s Administration (VA) will be implementing significant comprehensive changes to the pension benefit rules. These rules were actually published back on January 2015 but have not been implemented until now. Some background first. …
The Trump Policy Analysis Group (TPAG) [1] has convened to consider probable changes in law that will affect older Americans and those with special needs. Initial TPAG focus is on entitlements, public benefits, tax, special needs planning, and veterans’ benefits. We…
Our practice produces many important documents for elderly clients. Clients may forget where these documents are located within their home, lose track of the documents’ location over the course of a move, or may pass on without sharing the actual documents (or their location) with their children, executor, or guardian.
There are a few smartphone apps that can assist individuals and families to keep track of important documents such as wills or advanced directives (healthcare proxy, etc.). This tool works in conjunction with the app’s ability to catalog the contents of entire homes. This umbrella function helps with ongoing organizational efforts as well as moving assistance.
Sadly, there are a dwindling number of World War II veterans with us today who are able to share their perspectives on what it was like to be in war. We can’t ever forget the thousands of brave soldiers who fought for our country and those who gave their lives for our freedom.