Tag Archives: Kevin Huston

Alzheimer’s and Estate Planning

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Rick Messemer

BE PREPARED! Estate and Elder Law planning is even more important if you suspect that you or a loved one is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or any progressive cognitive disease. Here are just a few areas you should … Continue reading →

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An “Estate Plan”………. I don’t need one!

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Rick Messemer

So many people ask themselves –   “do I really need an estate plan?” The easiest way to answer this question is with several more questions: If I die without a will, what happens to my home, my money and how … Continue reading →

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Having “that talk”

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Rick Messemer

Having “that talk” is often a very difficult one to start.   First……….. who starts the conversation?  The parents? The Children?  Maybe it is a trusted advisor or attorney.   Here are some possible “starter” discussions:  Is there an acknowledgement that a … Continue reading →

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VA Increases Aid and Attendance Benefits

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Rick Messemer

The Veteran’s Administration has announced an increase in the monthly benefits for the VA Improved Pension, Aid and Attendance benefit.  The four (4) basic qualifiers for this benefit are: Served in the military during a period of war (didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Create Your Living Will Now to Ease Burdens Later Part 2

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Rick Messemer

Important Questions to Ask When writing your living will, give serious consideration to the kind of treatments you want. Questions to ask yourself include: How important is it to be independent and self-sufficient? What would make me feel that my … Continue reading →

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Importance of your Living Will – PART 1

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Rick Messemer

  Create Your Living Will Now to Ease Burdens Later  (Part 1) A living will is a legal document that indicates what medical treatments and life-sustaining measures you want or don’t want. If the time comes when you can’t make … Continue reading →

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Giving away my home to the “kids”

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Rick Messemer

You own a home or possibly a family farm and you’ve heard it’s a good idea to “give it to the kids”.  Maybe this is a way to help your children before you spend all your assets on health care … Continue reading →

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VA AID AND ATTENDANCE BENEFIT

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Rick Messemer

VA Aid and Attendance is a little known benefit that assists Veteran’s, their sick spouse or the widow/widower of a Veteran pay for the cost of in-home care, assisted living or skilled nursing care. The ground rules are fairly simple: … Continue reading →

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Hearing Loss is linked to Memory Loss

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Rick Messemer

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine conducted a study of 1,984 seniors aged 75 to 84 with it’s findings published in the JAMA/Internal Medicine. The basic findings were that older adults with even mild-to-moderate hearing loss may experience a decline … Continue reading →

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Wills vs Beneficiary Designations

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Rick Messemer

SO YOU HAVE A WILL! A will is a very important document. It is how your wishes are carried out relating to who or where (possible charity) your assets will be distributed. You may have spent a considerable amount of … Continue reading →

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