On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Dec 28, 2017 | Firm News, Long Term Care Planning
As the costs of long-term care increase, people in Ohio are more concerned with the specifics of providing for themselves in the event that they need care later in life. For those who are planning to rely on Medicaid to cover some or all of the expenses, it’s...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Dec 22, 2017 | Firm News, Wills
Most Ohio residents would probably prefer to pay as little in estate and inheritance tax as possible. This is especially true in the case of untimely deaths. The last thing a grieving family wants to deal with is extra taxes. The story of the so-called ‘death...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Dec 18, 2017 | Firm News, Trusts
People in Ohio who are creating an estate plan might think in terms of making a will and setting up a trust. However, there is another way to conceptualize the process. A 15th-century morality play called “Everyman” tells the story of a man facing his own...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Dec 11, 2017 | Firm News, Long Term Care Planning
At the end of each year, older Ohio residents and others throughout the country receive something called a Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IIRMA). It is sent by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and lets a person know how much that they will pay in...
On behalf of Kathryn T. Joseph & Associates, Inc. | Dec 4, 2017 | Firm News, Long Term Care Planning
Veterans and the surviving spouses of veterans in Ohio may be eligible for a little-known benefit from the Department of Veteran Affairs. This program offers monthly benefits to help to pay for long-term care when people grow older and need help. The Veterans Aid...
