Ohio NAELA News
Welcome to the news blog of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Ohio Chapter. Here we share news related to Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Special Needs Planning, Veterans Benefits and more — for the benefit of our Chapter members, and the general public seeking more information about Elder Law.
Congress weighs drastic cuts to Medicaid, disability services
From DisabilityScoop.com — By Michelle Diament — The future of the nation’s disability services is on the line, advocates say, as Congress reconvenes to consider legislation that could chop billions from Medicaid. Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate and House of...
Four ways inflation can change your estate planning
From GoBankingRates.com — By Chris Ozarowski — Inflation can add new challenges to estate planning. It can increase asset values, legal fees and everyday living costs. That means you may need to revise your estate plan, or set one up sooner than you expected, to...
How long do you need to keep tax records?
Depending on the document, it could be 3, 6 or 7 years — or longer From AARP — By Cameron Huddleston — After you file your tax return, you may be wondering how long you need to hold on to your tax records. You might be tempted to shred everything and toss the debris...
Search requirement for Ohio parents caring for disabled children updated
From the Dayton Daily News — By Sydney Dawes — Ohio parents who are paid by the state to be caretakers for their disabled loved ones with disabilities must search for a replacement caretaker once a year before they can continue to be paid caregivers, according to an...
Treasury narrows BOI reporting requirement to foreign companies
From Accounting Today — By Michael Cohn — The Treasury Department formally published an interim final rule Wednesday, March 26, limiting the scope of the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership reporting requirement to foreign companies. The Treasury...
Trump says Ed Department will no longer handle ‘Special Needs’
From Disability Scoop — By Michelle Diament — President Donald Trump said he will move special education oversight to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, but the plan is short on specifics and it’s unclear whether he has the authority to do so. Trump...
Wendy Williams takes aim at guardianship in ‘The View’ interview
"Get off my neck," Williams said of her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, and the judge who ordered the guardianship. — From NBC News — By Mirna Alsharif — Former talk show host Wendy Williams took steady aim at her court-appointed guardianship in an...
Medicare telehealth coverage ending soon? Here’s what we know
Without action from Congress, Medicare's telehealth coverage will see a sharp decline soon. — From CNET — By Thomas Kika — Medicare members could potentially lose their telehealth benefits next month, with temporary COVID-19 era expansions set to expire without action...
Social Security Administration plans ‘significant’ staff reductions
AARP calls for reassurances from SSA on commitment to customer service From AARP — By Andy Markowitz — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced plans this week for a “massive” restructuring of its operations that “will include significant workforce...