by Twyla Sketchley | Apr 2, 2017 | Elder Law, Financial Assistance, Resources
Equal Pay Day marks how far into a new year a woman must work to earn the same amount a man did in the previous year. For example, women must work until approximately April 4, 2017 to make the same amount men did in 2016. Equal Pay day is a symbolic reminder of the...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 19, 2016 | Estate Planning
Each new year Medicare premiums, Social Security earnings, tax limits, and the minimum wage change. The same will happen on January 1, 2017. Here is a summary of the important numbers you need for your retirement, estate planning, and special needs planning:...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 12, 2016 | Disability
An ABLE account is a special savings account for people with disabilities created by the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) of 2014. The purpose of these accounts is to allow people with disabilities to save money in a tax-favored way without jeopardizing...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jul 7, 2016 | Disability, Estate Planning, Nursing Home, Resources
Floridians think about hurricane preparedness from June 1 through November 30 each year. Special news casts alert residents to the need for survival kits. Each named storm puts a new set of communities in its path on alert for floods, winds and storm warnings. We...
by Webmaster | May 18, 2016 | FAQs Videos
Video Transcription: Filial responsibility refers to the obligation imposed by statute, in many states, holding family members liable for the costs of care and upkeep for an elderly or disabled loved one. These laws differ depending on which state you are in. And...