Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Jul 19, 2023 |
What is the best way to establish a family legacy?
While some benefactors choose to leave everything to their heirs outright, others prefer placing some guardrails around their assets to make sure that an inheritance is handled responsibly and in accordance with the family's values.
Establishin...
Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | May 10, 2023 |
We usually associate a sabbatical with a career break that allows a professional to step outside their job, learn something new, recharge, and refocus on new goals. But a sabbatical can also be a transformative experience for retirees as well. By putting a pause on your current retirement schedul...
Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Apr 26, 2023 |
Northwestern University's SuperAging Study defines a "SuperAger" as a person in their 80s whose cognitive function is comparable to an average middle-aged person. These are the "sharp" seniors who keep learning, keep growing, and keep adapting to whatever life throws at them. SuperAgers also lose...
Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Apr 26, 2023 |
Serving in the US Armed Forces is a source of honor and pride for our service members. Unfortunately, serving in the armed forces increases health risks to those who serve. Combat situations are obviously risky, but many harmful situations don't involve direct combat, including exposure to hazard...
Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Nov 30, 2022 |
Medicare Recipients Have the Right to Appeal Their Patient Status
According to a 2020 federal court decision, and an appeal in 2022, some Medicare beneficiaries now have the right to appeal previous decisions concerning their inpatient and observation status. This article will help you determine...
Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Sep 23, 2022 |
In general, middle-income seniors have income and assets that make them less likely to qualify for Medicaid. At the same time, they may not have adequate resources to pay for the rising costs of housing and care options they need.
A NORC study done in 2019 and updated in 2022 shows that nearly t...
Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Sep 07, 2022 |
One of the major perks of retirement is that you're free to devote as much time as you want to your interests and hobbies. And one of the challenges is that not everything you've enjoyed doing in your free time while you were working will be good for you full-time in retirement. Too much of the s...
Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Sep 07, 2022 |
What is Undue Influence?
Undue Influence is when someone pressures another in such a way that the person being influenced is not acting by their own free will; they are being coerced into taking a certain action. Undue influence often arises when a friend family member falls ill. For example, ...
Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Aug 24, 2022 |
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Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Aug 08, 2022 |
As your parents begin to settle into their final phase of life, their health, residence, and finances could become a factor in your retirement planning. This is especially true if you are the person your parents have tasked with settling their estates.
There's no simple way to tackle all the log...
Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Jul 13, 2022 |
Alzheimer's disease gradually destroys memory and other mental functions that cause confusion. Many of us have a friend, family member, or know of someone that has been diagnosed. The medical community continues to search for ways to relieve symptoms, test for early signs, and find a cure.
Studi...
Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Jul 13, 2022 |
There are many, many good people in the world. Some strangers would give you the shirt off their back, folks who volunteer their time to help others in need, and those who hold the door open for you as you are entering a store. Especially in our tumultuous times, it is important to be kind and ...
Posted by R.F. (Ben) Stewart III, JD, LLM | Jul 04, 2022 |
Medicare and Medicaid are two different government programs for healthcare. It is important to understand the difference between them. Here, we will discuss how the program benefits differ, how eligibility for each program is established, and discuss some recent news pertaining to each program....