by Susan Grissom | Jun 20, 2023 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
Although their names are confusingly alike, Medicaid and Medicare are quite different programs. Both programs provide health coverage, but the differences between Medicare and Medicaid are significant. Medicare is an “entitlement” program, meaning that everyone who...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 13, 2023 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
When working with clients who have family members on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), it is important to understand which program the family member is a part of. Both SSI and SSDI are federal programs that provide...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 6, 2023 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Trust
Estate planning can be complex, and it becomes even more so when providing for disabled or special-needs family members. However, with proper planning, you can ensure that your loved ones are taken care of even after you are no longer there to provide for them. Here...
by Susan Grissom | May 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
A common question of many of our estate planning clients is when to begin collecting social security benefits. A related question is whether continuing to work will affect their social security benefits. When considering the age to begin collecting social security,...
by Susan Grissom | May 23, 2023 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Special Needs Trust
Estate Planning needs change as we age and are different for persons who have special needs, either due to age or disability. Among the many considerations are whether the aging or special needs individual needs to make a plan and whether he or she has capacity to do...
