Key Elder Law Numbers for 2020: Our Annual Roundup

Below are figures for 2020 that are frequently used in the elder law practice or are of interest to clients. Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Figures for 2020 The new minimum community spouse resource allowance (CSRA) is $25,728 and the maximum CSRA is $128,640. The...

Preparing For Aging

Old age should come with a caution label for many reasons. Most of us expect to live longer than our parents and grandparents. And with longer life come difficulties – and sometimes financial predators. Our vulnerability to predators is made worse by another problem:...

Do Surviving Spouses Have a Right to a 401(k) or an IRA?

When choosing a beneficiary for a retirement plan, it is important to understand how your spouse will be treated under the plan. Surviving spouses are treated differently under 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). While a 401(k) provides protections for...