It’s February, folks. That means that college acceptance letters will soon be arriving via email, snail mail or however they get around these days. Once the initial euphoria has worn off and you know that your child is definitely going…
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Will Medicaid Take My House?
We hear this question all the time: “If I apply for Medicaid, will they take my house?” The answer is no; however, there are certain situations in which your home may be counted against you in determining whether you have…
Tagged with: Ask Kit Kat, FTC, Hook Law Center News, HSUS, November December, Pierre Grzybowski, Upcoming Seminars
The 65-Day Rule: What Every Trustee Should Know about Taxes
Happy New Year! We hope you and yours had an enjoyable holiday season and that 2017 brings you happiness and good health. With the close of the calendar year behind us, tax season is just beginning for individuals and many…
Special Needs Trust Fairness Act Passes Congress
On December 7, 2016, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act passed Congress as part of the 21st Century Cures Act and is expected to be signed by President Obama very soon. This is a momentous victory for persons with disabilities…
Tagged with: Ask Kit Kat, Century Cures Act, Hook Law Center News, OBRA, Outdoor Cats, Sabre Road, Upcoming Seminars
‘Tis the Season…for hospital admissions and long-term care planning!
Author: Stephanie Washington Co-Author: Letha Sgritta-McDowell During the holidays, it is not uncommon for emergency rooms to see an increase in visits by the elderly population. As we know, the elderly are more susceptible to catching pneumonia due to their…
‘Tis the Season…for hospital admissions and long-term are planning!
Author: Stephanie Washington Co-Author: Letha Sgritta-McDowell During the holidays, it is not uncommon for emergency rooms to see an increase in visits by the elderly population. As we know, the elderly are more susceptible to catching pneumonia due to their…
Life-Saving Tech Tip for Cell Phone Users
Your cell phone may have a life-saving feature that you should be aware of. For iPhone users, the feature is called “Medical ID.” Medical ID lets others access important medical information about you without unlocking your phone. From the “unlock”…
Tagged with: Etienne Jules Marey, Greg Gbur, Hook Law Center News, Karen Bruillard, Upcoming Seminars
Establishing Retroactive Survivor Benefit Plan Payments (SBP) for a Dependent Child
In December 2014, Congress passed the Disabled Military Child Protection Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015. This important piece of legislation amended 10 U.S.C. 1450 by permitting monthly Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity payments to…
Using Person-First Language to Communicate With and About People with Special Needs
About 54 million Americans, or 1 in every 5 people, report having a disability. Most Americans will experience a disability at some point, and for many, the disability will occur very suddenly and unexpectedly. It could happen to anyone, at…
Musings on Financial Aid
My oldest child is a senior in high school, and we are filling out the financial aid forms for the first time. There has been a big change in the world of collegiate financial aid. In prior years, the Free…
Tagged with: FAFSA, Financial Aid, Hook Law Center News, IRS, Jonathan Balcombe, September October, UGMA
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