What to Do with Stimulus Check if You’re in a Nursing Home or on Medicaid

Elder Law Attorney in Avon Ohio

As the second (and maybe third) round of stimulus checks go out, it is important to know that nursing home residents are not required to turn their checks over to their nursing home. And Medicaid recipients need to spend the Read More …

Ability to Take Early Withdrawals from Retirement Plan Without Penalty Expires Soon

Early Retirement Withdrawal

Those that are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, may want to consider withdrawing money from retirement accounts while they can still avoid a penalty. The special exemption allowing early withdrawals without a penalty ends soon. Passed in Read More …

CARES Act RMD Waiver, 60-Day Rollover Extension and July 15th Deadline

Rolling Over Your RMD Because of Corona virus

Retirement account owners, many of whose retirement balances have been pummeled by a stock market drop due to the coronavirus pandemic, do not have to take mandatory withdrawals this year. Typically there are rules mandating Required Minimum Distributions, or RMDs, Read More …

How to Assist Aging Parents During the Pandemic

Helping Aging Parents During COVID19

If your parents are getting on in years, you may be helping them with their finances and other matters, such as medical visits and shopping. You may live close by and be able to visit weekly or more often. Or Read More …

The Coronavirus Relief Bill: Impact on Seniors and Estate Planning

Coronavirus Estate Planning Attorney

Signed into law on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a $2 trillion economic relief package Congress passed to help Americans deal with the devastating financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. This Coronavirus Read More …

Must Read: Three Ways Coronavirus Relief Changes Retirement Account Tax Rules

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Those of you familiar with Joseph L. Motta, LPA know that we typically focus our blogs, posts and updates on estate planning, long term care planning and special needs planning. However, we will be expanding our topics to provide expertise Read More …

How to Protect Yourself or Loved Ones from Coronavirus in Long Term Care Facilities

Coronavirus Nursing Home

At the office of Joseph L. Motta, LPA in Avon Lake, we specialize in offering our expertise in long term care planning and estate planning so we know that as the coronavirus spreads across our country, long term care residents Read More …