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The Social Security Administration (SSA) website hosts a wealth of online tools that offer you convenient access to benefits information. To make the most of these tools, simply create a my Social Security account online. It is free to set Read More …
Social Security Disability Insurance is one of these types of programs. What Is Social Security Disability Insurance? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) issues payments each month to individuals who have incurred a severe disability that has left them unable to Read More …
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, which went into effect in 2020, changed how beneficiaries of inherited retirement accounts must withdraw these funds. The Act’s passage made it more difficult for individuals to pass their retirement Read More …
More Americans are living longer, with the number of people older than 65 projected to increase to more than 80 million by 2040. As this population reaches retirement age, the risk of social isolation substantially increases – along with its negative Read More …
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), 69.1 million people benefit from Social Security programs, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Of the $1.1 trillion Social Security payments the SSA made in retirement, survivors, and disability Read More …
Come meet Joseph L. Motta Thursday, Sep 21st from 11:30AM – 1:30PM, at The Senior Center of Avon, OH. Join us for a panel discussion on topics ranging from elder law, Medicaid planning and home health care to Read More …
Proud to be a Sponsor: Joseph L. Motta Estate Planning & Elder Law Joseph L. Motta of Avon Lake, Ohio is proud to be a sponsor of the 3rd Annual Fundraiser Event for the Lorain County Office On Aging. This Read More …
Spousal impoverishment is a concern for older couples when one spouse needs long-term care and applies for Medicaid. If one spouse requires care in a skilled nursing facility and the other remains at home, the spouse at home might face Read More …
Health Affairs estimates that 4 million older adults can only leave their homes with assistance, making accessing care challenging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1.3 million Americans receive care in nursing homes. According to A Place Read More …
Proud to be a Sponsor: Joseph L. Motta Estate Planning & Elder Law Joseph L. Motta of Avon Lake, Ohio is proud to be a sponsor this years Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Lorain County. This Year’s Walk to End Read More …
Although in many situations the advantages outweigh the disadvantages when selecting beneficiaries, there are always exceptions. What Is a Beneficiary? Beneficiaries are individuals who you select to receive money, various other assets, or specific bequests (such as sentimental items) upon Read More …
The aging population is expected to transfer $30 trillion in the coming years, per Forbes. According to the Survey of Consumer Finances, the median inheritance is $69,000; the median for trust fund wealth transfers is $285,000. Many individuals planning their legacies wish to Read More …
Does a will expire? Is a will prepared over 20 years ago still valid? Starting an estate plan can be overwhelming, and when it comes to the last will and testaments you probably have many questions. You are not alone. Read More …
If you are in the hospital, you may want your loved ones to be able to access information and have the authorization to know about your prognosis. However, if you have not authorized them to receive specifics regarding your medical Read More …
When people pass away, they leave behind assets, property, and possessions that can have sentimental and real value for surviving family members and loved ones. Everything that an individual owns upon their death is known as their estate. According to Estate Read More …
Medicare recipients living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s recently received promising news: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it would begin covering new Alzheimer’s treatments that receive approval from the FDA. “If the FDA grants traditional approval, Read More …
Do you love local baseball, fireworks and family fun as much as the next Joe? Then meet this Joe, Joseph L. Motta of the Joseph L. Motta Co. elder law and estate planning law firm in Avon Lake, at the Read More …
The United States population of aging adults has grown exponentially over the past decade. According to projections published by the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 60 and older increased by 34 percent from 55.7 million to 74.6 million Read More …
In creating an estate plan, you are proactively taking steps to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes in the wake of your death. One tool available to you in estate planning is known as a Read More …
What Is a Group Home? A group home is a living accommodation option for people with disabilities. Living in a group home may be a good option for those individuals who do not need advanced medical care but cannot safely Read More …
