How to Report Elder Financial Abuse
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by Moses PC
2y ago
How to Report Elder Financial Abuse   Is Elder Abuse Taking Place Around You? Elder financial abuse can blindside you especially when the perpetrator is someone who is considered family. Adult children or spouses can be guilty of convincing an elderly person to transfer funds from accounts, make an excessive amount of withdrawals or transactions, and take advantage of the close access they have with an elder’s accounts, financial statements and personal documents. When elders live in the same home or need assistance from family members due to health reasons, it can be easy to be taken a ..read more
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What is the Role of an Executor in Estate Planning
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by Moses PC
2y ago
Did you know that nearly everyone has an estate? An estate includes anything you own such as real estate properties, cars, homes, personal possessions like jewelry or furniture, your checking and savings accounts, life insurance, or other investments. By estate planning, you are creating a plan in advance that dictates who will receive your possessions once you die.  Estate plans enable you to do much more than disperse your things among relatives, organizations, or charities of your choosing. There are many other benefits as well. With an estate executor, they help you carry out your ..read more
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What is a Life Estate Deed?
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by Moses PC
2y ago
What is a Life Estate Deed and How Does It Help Avoid Probate When Passing Down Real Estate? After a relative passes, families take on the responsibility of tying up loose ends for their deceased family member. It’s important to consider a life estate deed for simplicity benefits and avoid the confusing probate process. If you find yourself trying to navigate this unfamiliar territory Moses & Moses P.C. is here to assist you. What is a Life Estate Deed? A life estate deed, which is a legal document, is used for changing ownership of a property. The person who owns the property signs a dee ..read more
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What is a Life Estate Deed?
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by admin
2y ago
What is a Life Estate Deed and How Does It Help Avoid Probate When Passing Down Real Estate? After a relative passes, families take on the responsibility of tying up loose ends for their deceased family member. It’s important to consider a life estate deed for simplicity benefits and avoid the confusing probate process. If you find yourself trying to navigate this unfamiliar territory Moses & Moses P.C. is here to assist you. What is a Life Estate Deed? A life estate deed, which is a legal document, is used for changing ownership of a property. The person who owns the property signs a dee ..read more
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The CARES Act Charitable Giving Deductions
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by admin
2y ago
Certified Elder Law Attorney Anne Moses Reminds Us All About Tax-Savings and Charitable Deductions Written into the CARES Act   The Coronavirus has hit almost every American household in one way or another. However, for many businesses and families, some help has arrived. There is new legislation designed to assist with financial progress and rebuilding in a variety of ways. The new $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act aims to help families and business owners through the pandemic and on into the future with pandemic aftermath.    The CARES Act ..read more
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Top 5 Mistakes People Make with their Estate
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by admin
2y ago
One of the most important things a person can do for themselves and their families is to create an estate plan. An estate plan allows individuals to plan for the future while they still can. It may help your loved ones avoid having to pay a hefty tax on your assets. Unfortunately, many will tend to make a number of errors while crafting their plan as they may not be aware of a certain estate law or even consider obtaining the services of lawyers in Birmingham, Alabama. Failure to Plan at All The fact is that the older you are, the greater at risk you are placing yourself and your family of run ..read more
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Nursing Home Law: What should I know?
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by admin
2y ago
While every state can enact elder care law that bolsters existing federal regulations, the federal nursing home law statutes must be followed in every state. If you live in Alabama and believe a nursing home has mistreated your elder loved one by violating these rules of conduct, this overview explores some of the statutes in place that affect this area of law. Maintain an Adequate Staff It has been found that the neglect or mistreatment of nursing home residents is usually the result of an inadequate staff. For this reason, the law in Birmingham and in other cities throughout the state requir ..read more
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Elder Law and COVID-19
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by admin
2y ago
  COVID-19 is particularly concerning for the elderly if they are living in long-term care facilities. These places present an increased level of danger for this population because health care workers are taking care of several people as they move from one room to the other. The fact that these people remain in one place makes this situation even more difficult for our healthcare professionals to manage. According to the New York Times, long-term care facilities have only had 8% of the COVID-19 cases, but the fatalities related to this disease come to more than one-third of the total deat ..read more
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The Different Types of Durable Power of Attorney and What You Should Know
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by admin
2y ago
As people age, their capabilities to perform various functions like management of property become limited. A power of attorney comes in handy to help you as the principal to donate your powers to another party – known as an agent – to act on your behalf in making some or all decisions regarding your estate. There are four types of power of attorney from which you can choose, but it takes a good understanding of the law to know the one best suited for your case. Therefore if and when you decide to have a power of attorney drafted, you should involve an attorney. Our attorneys at Moses PC have e ..read more
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States May Not Terminate Medicaid Benefits During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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by admin
2y ago
Access to affordable medical care is especially important during a global health crisis. You should be aware that federal law prevents states that have accepted increased Medicaid funding from terminating Medicaid benefits while the coronavirus health emergency continues. The Secretary of Health and Human Services has declared a nationwide public health emergency for COVID-19. In light of the public health emergency, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides that if you were enrolled in Medicaid as of March 18, 2020, the state (provided it accepted expanded Medicaid funds during the ..read more
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