As many of those who live with a chronic illness or disability know, applying for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) is no simple task. The process can often be lengthy and rigorous, and it’s not uncommon for disabled applicants to be denied benefits, even if their health imposes limitations on their ability to work. Applying for SSDI can be extra challenging for those living with a subjective condition such as chronic pain — but the Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to ensure fairness in their evaluation process. Source/more: The Mighty Submit comments here. For a complete list…
Individuals who have a permanent disability are entitled to a free, lifetime pass to visit the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands. Qualifying disabilities include physical, mental, or sensory impairments. The pass can be used at over 2000 Federal recreation sites across the nation. Source/more: Lifehacker Editor’s note: Persons age 62 and older can purchase a lifetime parks pass for $80. As with the above pass, the senior pass covers the pass holder and up to three other individuals For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or…
Taxpayers who haven’t had the time to brush up on the changes that came with the new tax plan may be in for a surprise. Many of the deductions taxpayers have turned to in years past are gone. Among the missing deductions this year: Personal exemptions. This year instead, standard deductions were doubled. Source/more: WTOP For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate…
The Social Security Administration is warning people to beware of callers impersonating Social Security employees over the phone. An individual who receives a scam call should hang up and report the details of the call to the Office of the Inspector General at 800-269-0271 or online. Source/more: NBC25 News Learn more. For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder…
FREE Seminars FEBRUARY 21 ST, 2019 Asset Protection 10:00 am How the nursing home will deplete your assets. How to protect your assets. Trusts to protect your assets. Wills and Trusts 2:00 pm Why your Will may not be enough. How to avoid probate. Differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts. COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 17270 VALLEY MALL ROAD, HAGERSTOWN Call 301-663-9230 to register, or email kristin@davidwingate.com You may also register on our website at davidwingate.com
Is your Durable Power of Attorney more than 5 years old or prepared by an Estate Planning attorney or general practitioner? You may find out too late that there are assets your Power of Attorney can’t handle for you. Call our office today, 301-663-9230 to schedule a review of your Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney and HIPAA Release! OR Attend our upcoming workshop: Visit our website at www.davidwingate.com to register!
Maryland allows any competent person to create an advance directive. Two witnesses are required, one of whom cannot benefit from the death of the principal. If you need help please contact our office and we will send you our Health Care Advance Planning document organizer. Our advance directive is a compilation of the appointment of the Health Care Agent and successors and the corresponding authority; a Living Will (Advance Directive) in which you choose your preferences for End of Life; and a HIPPA release for your agent(s). If you do not have a health care agent, Maryland Law provides…
Faced with an aging American workforce, companies are increasingly navigating delicate conversations with employees grappling with cognitive declines, experts say. Workers experiencing early stages of dementia may struggle with tasks they had completed without difficulty. Source/more: Associated Press/Washington Post For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder law attorney at Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate. The Estate…
FREE Seminars by local attorney, David Wingate Asset Protection 10:00 am How the nursing home will deplete your assets. How to protect your assets. Trusts to protect your assets. Wills and Trusts 2:00 pm Why your Will may not be enough. How to avoid probate. Differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts. January 29th, 2019 – Hampton Inn 1565 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Call 301-663-9230 to register, or email kristin@davidwingate.com You may also register on our website at davidwingate.com
Medicaid, the provider of health insurance coverage for about one in five Americans and the largest payer for long-term care services in the community and nursing homes, continues to be a key part of health policy debates at the federal and state level. Source/more: Kaiser Family Foundation For a complete list of upcoming seminars, visit our website at www.davidwingate.com. Peace of mind is only a call or click away! For an Initial Consultation call Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate at (301) 663-9230 or visit www.davidwingate.com David Wingate is an estate planning and elder law attorney at…
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