Most people know what a CPA is, but far fewer people are familiar with a CAPS. A CAPS is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, who can design and build solutions for seniors and people living with disabilities. This week on “Senior Solutions” Mindy talks to one local CAPS, Steve Hage of Strategies for Independent Read more about This Week on “Senior Solutions”: Make Aging in Place Easier[…]
Recently deceased actor James Gandolfini is reported in the New York Daily News of having a $70 million estate for which a federal estate tax of approximately $30 million will be due in large part to his generosity to family and friends. In the article, at least one commentator characterizes this as a tax “disaster.” You can Read more about James Gandolfini: Was His Will a Mistake?[…]
We are very pleased to announce that Mindy will be giving a series of free, informative estate-planning seminars this fall that you won’t want to miss: Are you concerned about your ability to afford nursing home care? Join Mindy on Saturday, September 28, for an information-packed seminar that will help you plan for the future Read more about Free Estate-Planning Seminars Coming This Fall[…]
Are you searching for direction concerning your estate? Please join us for our estate-planning seminar, featuring our “Protect Your Fortune” series, on Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at our Rockville location (932 Hungerford Drive, Suite 29A). This is open to the public, so we expect this to fill up fast! You may reserve Read more about Mark Your Calendar: Estate-Planning Seminar Coming in September[…]
We are now happily settled in our new office space in Rockville, Maryland, and we would love for you to stop by and visit our lovely home. Please come join us at our open house on Tuesday, September 17, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. We’ll have great conversation and fine cuisine from Olazzo’s Italian Restaurant. Our new Read more about Our Home Is Your Home! September Open House[…]
Happy National Senior Citizens Day! Not only are senior citizens the fastest growing demographic in the U.S., they are also among the most technologically savvy and politically aware groups in the country. Make time for the seniors in your life . . . today and every day!
Are you a senior wondering what exercises are right for you? Tune in to this week’s episode of “Senior Solutions” for Mindy’s discussion with Mark Goldfarb, a personal trainer focused on seniors. Mindy will even help demonstrate some good exercises for seniors. “Senior Solutions” airs every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 10 p.m. Read more about This Week on “Senior Solutions”: Exercises for Seniors[…]
Although most people’s estates aren’t large enough to be affected by the federal estate tax, residents in many states have to consider how state taxes may reduce their estates. Several states have their own estate tax, which can affect much smaller estates than the federal estate tax does. In addition, some states impose an inheritance Read more about Have You Planned for State Estate and Inheritance Taxes?[…]
Confused by Medicare? This week on “Senior Solutions” insurance consultant Jack Davidson pulls back the curtain to explain the different plans available and their implications for you. Don’t make a potentially costly decision without watching this important discussion. “Senior Solutions” airs Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on Montgomery Municipal Cable Channel Read more about The Mysteries of Medicare[…]
A number of Medicare beneficiaries are spending days in the hospital before being transferred to a nursing home, only to find that Medicare won’t pay for their nursing home stay because they were considered to be under “observation” while in the hospital and not actually “admitted.” Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do to prevent Read more about Can You Protect Yourself From Hospital Observation Status?[…]
Smart phones and tablets are everywhere and their use among seniors and their caregivers is growing. A recent Pew Internet survey found that caregivers are far more likely than non-caregivers to consult online resources for assistance. As the wired population ages, a growing number of apps and online programs are catering to them. Here are Read more about Apps and Online Programs for Seniors and Caregivers[…]