I remember as a child, sitting at the Thanksgiving table and listening to the adults share stories about lives and the lives of their long dead family and friends. I heard new stories and the same stories year after year and only slightly paid attention (because I was young and somewhat stupid). Now the elders…
DetailsElections are next Tuesday, November 2. Idaho changed the law so now you need proof to bring with you to the voting booth. The notice reprinted below came from David Irwin, Director of Communication & Government Affairs of AARP Idaho. As of July 1st, 2010 there is a new law in Idaho that concerns voting…
DetailsIdaho adopted a new Financial Power of Attorney law in 2008. Everyone is just getting used to the new forms. Why have one? The power of attorney allows the people you elect (your agents) to handle financial business on your behalf. A “durable” power of attorney means it is effective even if you are incompetent.…
DetailsElder abuse is a serious and widespread problem. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) estimates that one to two million elders are exploited or mistreated by someone they depend on for care. As an example in 2005, people 65 and older lost $1.3 billion in personal property crimes. Elder justice is about elder abuse…
DetailsMedicare open enrollment is between November 15 and December 31. This is your opportunity to switch Medicare drug or health care plans. It is the perfect time to review your coverage and is extra important this year because of the new federal health law. AARP and the State of Idaho Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors…
DetailsWhat a mess we have in the tax laws for 2010! For one year only, 2010, there is a law that applies to “stepped-up basis” for estates of individuals who died in 2010. Why do you care? Well, the heirs of someone who dies in 2010 can save thousands of dollars in taxes if they…
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