By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Most people who receive an inheritance blow it. Why? Many people are inexperienced at handling large amounts of money. They lack the discipline and willingness to seek professional help. Instead they consider their future as a permanent vacation with no need to…
DetailsBy: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Dementia is in the news – both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal had long reviews of current research about this illness. Dementia now is more costly than treating cancer and heart disease in this country.[1] There is no…
DetailsBy: Susan M Graham, Attorney, CELA, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Twenty percent of adults below age 65 have disabilities, either developmental or physical, and almost 70% of the families of these special needs adults are worried about the future care for their disabled loved ones.[1] Imagine that you are in your 70s and caring…
DetailsDo you know that you may qualify for a reduction of your home property tax bill? What does it take to qualify? This is information from the Idaho State Tax Commission. If you have questions contact your county assessor. WHO QUALIFIES? You may qualify for property tax reduction in 2013 if you: 1. Owned and…
DetailsThis article I am reproducing highlights health and financial concerns for those over 65. I am a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and want to share this timely information with you. “March 1, 2013, The New Commission on Long-Term Care, by Morris Klein, Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Academy of Elder…
DetailsWe have new federal tax laws adopted in early 2013. What does that mean for you? Some of the tax laws are generous, such as allowing the federal death-tax-free estate to remain at over $5 million. If you are a single person and assets you own, including the death benefit of life insurance, have a…
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