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.
Social Security Recipients: 10 Things to Know About 2nd Stimulus Check
From Kiplinger — It's a bit more difficult for Social Security recipients to learn the ins and outs of second-round stimulus checks, since there are a few special rules that only apply to them. Trying to track down answers to all your second stimulus check questions...
1 in 5 Americans less confident about retirement due to pandemic
From USA Today — The coronavirus crisis has had a profound impact on Americans' long-term financial outlook. Now, 21% of workers say they are less confident in being able to retire comfortably since the pandemic began, reports the Transamerica Institute in the recent...
Now That Grandma Has Been Vaccinated, May I Visit Her?
From The New York Times — The start of a mass coronavirus vaccination campaign at U.S. nursing homes has brought hope to many families. But it may be a while before restrictions loosen. Here are answers to common questions. By Matt Richtel A watershed moment has...
Fraud on the increase amid coronavirus
AccountingToday.com — Fraud is continuing to increase this year, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. The report found that 79 percent of anti-fraud professionals have seen an increase in the...
How firms can plan holiday parties during the pandemic
The ABA Journal — In normal times, law firms would be hard at work planning their holiday parties, with some even going so far as to rent out museums or hire Michelin-starred chefs for their opulent soirees. For example, litigation firm Susman Godfrey, with offices in...
VA Partnership with Postal Service helps Vets avoid scams
The VAntage Point blog/US Dept. of Veterans Affairs — VA’s Privacy Service and the United States Postal Inspection Service – the law enforcement and crime prevention arm of the Postal Service – recently established a two-year agreement continuing their partnership to...
Army to Review Thousands of Unfavorable Discharges
From The New York Times — By John Ismay/The New York Times The U.S. Army would review the cases of thousands of former soldiers who were separated from the service after Oct. 7, 2001, with less-than-honorable discharges and potentially upgrade their service paperwork...
Feds Look to Expand Poor-Performing Nursing Facility List
From SkilledNursingNewsom — The two U.S. senators who last year released a “secret” list of nursing homes under consideration for inclusion on a formal list of facilities with major quality issues are now calling for expanded oversight of poorly performing skilled...
How Families Are Fighting Racism, Disability Discrimination
From DisabilityScoop.com — LOS ANGELES — Ever since her son, Landon, was born three years ago, Nakenya Allen has been fighting. Fighting to get a diagnosis for the cause of Landon’s digestive problems, which landed him in the emergency room multiple times before he...