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Elder Law News from Severns & Stinson
July 2011
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Severns & Stinson. P.C. Scott R. Severns
10293 N. Meridian Street Jeffery D. Stinson
Suite 150 Lindsay R. Knowles
Indianapolis, Indiana 46290 Clifton A. Dennis
(317) 817-0300 Anna M. Howard
(317) 817-0302 Fax
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If
you answer yes to any of these questions, Severns & Stinson can
help.
-Has a family member been diagnosed with a mentally
or physically debilitating disorder such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS,
stroke or a decline in functional capacity?
-Is a family member isolated due to the recent death
of a spouse, or have family that either lives too far away or is too busy to
provide adequate care?
-Is a family member soon to be discharged into a care
facility or currently receiving in-home care?
-Does a family member have a variety of healthcare
providers and need coordination and advocacy for quality care?
-Does a family member seem unusually concerned about
costs of medication and services, indicating he or she may be having financial
troubles?
-Does a family member have assets that fall between
$50,000 and $400,000 - enough to finance a short stay in a care facility but not
enough for an extended stay?
-Does a family member have a spouse whose financial
needs must be considered in light of a family member's medical condition?
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| Why You Need to Plan for Long-Term Care
Thinking about a time when you will need help taking care of yourself is not fun. That is why most people put off discussing long-term care until it can't be ignored. But it's better to start long-term care planning early.
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| Three Years of the Social Security Retirement Estimator
It's been three years since Social Security's Retirement Estimator went online. Within months of its launch, the online application was praised as one of the highest-rated online services around, and it has consistently remained so every year. Read on
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| Resolving Conflicts Between Co-Agents on a Power of Attorney
Having power of attorney over a family member is a big responsibility and sometimes it makes sense to share that responsibility with someone else. But when two people are named co-agents under a power of attorney, conflicts can arise. Unfortunately, if the conflict can't be resolved, it may be necessary to get a court involved. Read on
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Daily Money Manager Can Help Assist Seniors with Financial Matters
Having difficulty keeping on top of your bills? Maybe a daily money manager can help. Daily money managers can assist elderly individuals with handling anything from routine bill-paying to more complicated tasks like filing medical insurance claims. Read On |
No Medicare until 67?
Is raising the age of eligibility for Medicare to 67 from 65 an effective way to help improve the program's finances? And would you be able to wait two additional years for coverage? Read On |
Baby Boomers Planning Ahead for Senior Years
Americans are living longer, and that makes planning for the future more important than ever. Married 52 years, Dean and Ruth Lindsey of Carmel recently made the life-changing decision to sell their home within the next two years and move into a senior living community. Read On |
| Bank of America Says Power of Attorney Does Not Grant Access to Online Banking
When one spouse suffers from dementia, the other spouse often must take over managing the couple's finances, usually with the help of a power of attorney. But things don't always go smoothly with financial institutions. Just ask Chicago resident Eva Kripke. Read on
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| About Our Law Firm
Severns & Stinson, P.C. is a law firm focused on the needs of families confronting issues with health care. We have a special emphasis on long term care issues -- an emphasis that has come to be known as "elder law." Our firm consists of five attorneys and two paraprofessionals.
Our services include the following:
- Asset Protection & Long Term Care Planning
- Medicaid Planning, Applications and Appeals
- Medicare Consultation and Advocacy
- Estate Planning
- "Making It Last"™ - Supplemental Needs Trusts and Asset Protection for Persons with Disabilities
- Response Team Building - Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Declarations and Other Advance Directives
- Guardianships and Probate Administration
- Patients Rights and Care Advocacy.
Severns & Stinson. P.C.
10293 N. Meridian Street, Suite 150
Indianapolis, Indiana 46290
317.817-0300
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