"Super Charging" Your Clients' Retirement Portfolios,
2012
Marquette University Law School
"Super Charging" Your Clients' Retirement Portfolios, Robert P. Kreitler
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Most retirees' main objective is to maximize income and ensure that they do not run out of money. This is different from the preretirement years, when maximizing total return is typically the client's goal. The often neglected immediate fixed annuity is unique in its ability to "super charge" a portfolio. It can increase income and guarantee it for life.
Alcohol Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic Among Elders,
2012
University of Rochester
Alcohol Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic Among Elders, M. Saleem Ismail
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Among elders with physical or emotional disorders, even modest alcohol consumption can seriously impair their already fragile health. Successful treatment requires identifying the problem, understanding the medical and social complexities involved, and providing the necessary support
Post-Mortem Ira Planning For The Surviving Spouse,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Post-Mortem Ira Planning For The Surviving Spouse, Greg Reymann
Marquette Elder's Advisor
In 2002, the IRS issued simplified regulations governing required minimum distributions (RMDs) for IRAs. The new rules make elections at the time of one's required beginning date obsolete, and shift the deadline for many of the planning options to a specified date following the IRA owner's death. This article discusses those planning options faced by the surviving spouse.
Grandparent Visitation Legislation: The Controversy Didn't Begin Or End With Troxel V. Granville,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Grandparent Visitation Legislation: The Controversy Didn't Begin Or End With Troxel V. Granville, Randall E. Doyle
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The Supreme Court case Troxel v. Granville assured the states the definitive say in grandparents' visitation rights. It also endorsed the traditional right of the parent or parents to decide who their children visit. What paths will the state courts take? This article reviews state statues and decisions for the winning arguments that might influence courts in the future.
Elders In The Workforce: Advantage And Disadvantages Of Staying On The Job,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Elders In The Workforce: Advantage And Disadvantages Of Staying On The Job, Monica Pikoske
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Is it wise to encourage older employees to delay retirement? Some statistics say yes. While there are benefits to continuing to work, however, there are also financial consequences. This article discusses the advantages and drawbacks of staying in the workforce beyond the age of sixty-five.
Spending Assets Prudently For Quality Assisted Living,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Spending Assets Prudently For Quality Assisted Living, Jim Moore
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Most resident in assisted living communities depend on their after-tax annual incomes to pay their bills. Some also rely on contributions from family members. However, new methods of payment must be found if the senior housing industry is to serve more than just the small percentage of seniors who can afford private-pay assisted living on their income alone.
Mediation In Estate Planning: A Strategy For Everyone's Benefit,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Mediation In Estate Planning: A Strategy For Everyone's Benefit, David Gage, John A. Gromala
Marquette Elder's Advisor
How much better would this world be if we all believed that most disputes could be avoided? Mediation is offered as a tool to reach agreement, but the hard work of mediating a dispute requires a knowledgeable, experienced professional. These authors offer observations and strategies based on their expertise and success in the field.
Table Of Contents,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Private Sector Long-Term Care Planning,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Private Sector Long-Term Care Planning, Timothy M. Vogel
Marquette Elder's Advisor
America's long-term care future is fraught with risks and opportunities for a better old age. Elder law attorneys and financial professionals who understand this complex and evolving world will better serve their older clients. This author draws upon his forthcoming book to answer key questions about professional planning that will harness clients' resources to achieve private sector choice in long-term care
Index: Summer 1999 Through Spring 2002,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Index: Summer 1999 Through Spring 2002
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Wrestling With The Economic Growth And Tax Relief Reconciliation Act Of 2001: Useful Web Sites For Estate Planners,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Wrestling With The Economic Growth And Tax Relief Reconciliation Act Of 2001: Useful Web Sites For Estate Planners, Kathryn Hensiak
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Looking for information on complex estate planning and tax issues such as EGTRRA? One readily available, extremely economical resource is the Internet. Here are some tips for conducting research online, along with a listing of more than a dozen helpful Web sites.
Widow To Widow: Thoughtful, Practical Ideas For Rebuilding Your Life,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Widow To Widow: Thoughtful, Practical Ideas For Rebuilding Your Life, Maureen A. Lokrantz
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Advice On Organizing And Automating Your Elder Law Office,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Advice On Organizing And Automating Your Elder Law Office, Andrea Giltner
Marquette Elder's Advisor
With the proper organizational tools, you can increase efficiency and productivity in your elder law office, save money, and decrease the stress level. Here's a look at some effective strategies and software options for law office automation.
Medicare Reasonable And Medically Necessary Care: Skirmishes At The Front,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Medicare Reasonable And Medically Necessary Care: Skirmishes At The Front
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Medicare covers costs for health care deemed "reasonable and necessary" and excludes care classified as "experimental, investigative, or unproven." This article discusses coverage limits and the exceptions for which Medicare will authorize payment.
Elder-Caregiver: An Alarming Past, An Uncertain Future,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Elder-Caregiver: An Alarming Past, An Uncertain Future, Judith B. Rappaport
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Increased life expectancy is exacerbating the financial, physical, and emotional pressures on family members struggling to care for elderly parents. Elder law professional have a unique opportunity to positively impact this situation by educating themselves and their staffs to the family caregiver's needs. This article identifies those needs and recommends expanded services to help meet them.
Defined Contribution Health Plans: Ready Or Not, Here They Come,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Defined Contribution Health Plans: Ready Or Not, Here They Come, Caryn Cucuta
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Defined contribution health coverage has been discussed for a number of years no response from the market. Now however, it looks as though employers may be ready to make the move to such plans. This article discusses the market and legislative influences that are making this switch more attractive to employers, and outlines various defined contribution plan models.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect): An Introduction For Elder Law Professionals,
2012
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect): An Introduction For Elder Law Professionals, Deirdre Johnston, Doug Eitel, W. Vaughn Mccall
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), colloquially called "shock therapy," is often denounced as barbaric by members of the lay population. However, it is actually a highly efficacious treatment for depression, which can be particularly common and severe in the elderly. This discussion illuminates the potential benefits and risks of this controversial treatment.
The Emerging Nexus Of Aging And Diversity: Implications For Public Policy And Entitlement Reform,
2012
University of California Los Angeles
The Emerging Nexus Of Aging And Diversity: Implications For Public Policy And Entitlement Reform, Fernando Torres-Gil, Karra Bikson Moga
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article examines the impending nexus of population aging and diversity in the United States. With the dramatic increase of older persons and minority and ethnic groups- particularly Hispanics- the intersection of these trends will have important consequences for all aspects of U.S. society, including public policy, legislation, retirement planning, and economics.
Grandparent Involvement In Child Welfare Intervention With Grandchildren,
2012
McMaster University
Grandparent Involvement In Child Welfare Intervention With Grandchildren, James W. Gladstone, Ralph A. Brown
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article discusses the increasing role grandparents are playing in kinship care, or foster care of their grandchildren. It examines the support grandparents provide to grandchildren who are receiving services from child welfare agencies, the circumstances surrounding grandparents' involvement with these agencies, and the relationships between grandparents and social workers.
Table Of Contents,
2012
Marquette University Law School
