Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which began on March 27, 2020, there are a number of ways that financial assistance is provided for the American people. One important part, in order to financially assist…
As we learn to navigate the COVID-19 reality, filled with uncertainty, there is one thing that we can all do to take control; establishing our Advance Directives and expressing our end of life wishes. While thinking about our own mortality…
As you may be aware, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law on March 27, 2020. All eligible individuals are expected to receive a $1,200.00 economic stimulus payment, or $2,400.00 in the case…
As part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government is broadly expanding coverage of Medicare telehealth services to beneficiaries and relaxing HIPAA enforcement. This will give doctors the ability to provide more services to patients remotely. Medicare…
On March 26, 2020 Governor Pritzker signed an executive order aimed at helping estate planning attorneys and their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order outlines a remote signing process which modifies the rules that require witnesses to be physically…
The spread of the coronavirus to nursing home residents has caused the federal government to direct nursing homes to restrict visitor access, and many assisted living facilities have done the same. While the move helps the residents stay healthy, it…
With coronavirus dominating news coverage and creating alarm, it is important to know that Medicare and Medicaid will cover tests for the virus. The department of Health and Human Services has designated the test for the new strain of coronavirus…
Unless you are at least 102 years old, you weren’t even alive for the Spanish Flu Epidemic of 1918, much less remember it. While we do not recommend jumping on the panic bandwagon of hoarding all available toilet paper, being…
While estate planning is important for married couples, it is arguably even more necessary for couples that live together without getting married. Without an estate plan unmarried couples won’t be able to make end-of-life decisions or inherit from each other.…
Seniors and retirees should know that they may be able to use online tax preparation software free of charge. Most low- and middle-income Americans qualify for the free tax preparation help, but do not take advantage of it. And all…