• Our Attorneys
  • Services
  • News
    • Elder Law News
    • Special Needs News
  • Forms
  • Our Blog
  • Contact Us
  • 401-463-6100
Elder Law and Special Needs Law Firm Elder Law and Special Needs Law Firm Elder Law and Special Needs Law Firm Elder Law and Special Needs Law Firm
  • Our Attorneys
  • Services
  • News
    • Elder Law News
    • Special Needs News
  • Forms
  • Our Blog
  • Contact Us
  • 401-463-6100

Archives

Monthly Archive for: "October, 2021"
0
By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted October 29, 2021

In 2022, Social Security Disability Recipients Will See the Biggest Increase in Four Decades

Rising inflation due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic means that in 2022, Social Security disability benefits will go up 5.9 percent, the sharpest upsurge since 1983. 

READ MORE
0
By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted October 29, 2021

Closing of Social Security Field Offices Disrupted SSI Benefits for Thousands, Lawsuit Charges

When the SSA closed its offices at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it failed to provide practical ways for people with disabilities to demonstrate their eligibility or challenge its [...]

READ MORE
0
By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted October 27, 2021

When My Dad Applies for Medicaid, Will His New Wife’s Assets Be Counted Even Though They Have Kept Their Assets Separate?

My dad married a woman two years ago, but they have kept all of their financial stuff separate, even when filing taxes. He is in an [...]

READ MORE
0
By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted October 21, 2021

“New and Improved” Tax Deductions for Parents of Children with Special Needs

As a handy checklist from a professor and tax expert makes clear, tax benefits for parents of children with special needs have [...]

READ MORE
0
By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted October 19, 2021

The Benefits of Including an LLC as Part of Your Estate Plan

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are an important tool for small business owners, but they can also be useful in estate planning. An LLC can help you pass assets to your children while [...]

READ MORE
0
By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted October 15, 2021

In 2022, Social Security Beneficiaries Will See the Biggest Increase in 39 Years

Rising inflation due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic means that in 2022, Social Security benefits will rise 5.9 percent, the sharpest upsurge since 1983. 

READ MORE
0
By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted October 7, 2021

Better Than No Loaf: Medicaid Planning Using “Half a Loaf” Strategies

While it is preferable to conduct long-term care planning well in advance of needing care, if you haven’t planned ahead, there are some strategies available to avoid spending all your assets. 

READ MORE
0
By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted October 5, 2021

Are Siblings Legally Required to Care for Each Other?

I have a friend whose sister is in the hospital. This friend is elderly and cannot handle her sister when she is released from the [...]

READ MORE
0
By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted October 1, 2021

COVID Vaccination Information Added to Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare Site

Individuals who are researching nursing homes can now see staff and resident vaccination rates along with other quality and safety measure information at Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare [...]

READ MORE
Affiliations

Rhode Island Bar Association
Rhode Island Bar Association Elderly
Pro Bono and Volunteer Lawyer Programs
Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)


Our Offices

1370 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
Phone: 401-463-6100
Fax: 401-463-5310
get directions

Follow us
Hackman & Phillips Elder Law RI LLC
Copyright All Rights Reserved © 2024
Website Hosted by Lift Legal Marketing
Contact Us

Send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap.

Not readable? Change text. captcha txt

Start typing and press Enter to search