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South Carolina bankruptcy lawyers explain the program, how the process works The federal government hopes to distribute $46 billion in rental assistance and other funding this month to state and local governments in order to prevent renters and homeowners from being evicted from their homes and apartments, according to Bloomberg News. The rush to distribute...

When people, family members, become quite elderly or ill, they also become susceptible to manipulation from those who will defraud or steal. Targeted attacks on vulnerable older people to exert what attorneys deem "undue influence" constitutes elder abuse. It disrupts the older persons' impulse to provide for loved ones and instead leaves assets to the...

The name can be misleading as professional geriatric care managers tend to a senior's unique health care situation needs rather than being responsive to a particular age. The truth is aging is a complex, highly individualized process, and a geriatric care manager (GCM) may be appropriate at age 65 or 105 and any age in...

Estate planning may sound like the domain of the very wealthy, however, in the eyes of the law, an estate is simply the aggregate of property an individual owns, and almost everyone owns something. Property ownership includes individual as well as jointly owned bank accounts, stocks and bonds, retirement accounts, real estate, jewelry, vehicles, your...

Medicare and Medicaid have long been a mystery to many consumers. In fact, it can baffle and confuse even some of the smartest citizens. Like me, you might have thought, “I don’t need to worry about this right now.” However, it is never too early to gain a little understanding and awareness that just might...

While every situation providing care for an aging parent is unique, one truism is that preparation is crucial to success. Whether you need basic information about eldercare resources and services, are looking for a local agency to provide those services, or have worries about legal documents or how to finance your parents' care needs now...

For some, bankruptcy may be the solution As South Carolina emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, another crisis looms on the horizon: millions of people may be at risk of losing their homes. A recent analysis by QuoteWizard, based on U.S. Census data, found that nearly 30% of South Carolinians are worried about the prospect of...

When a medical crisis arises, there are many questions asked about the potentially serious decision-making needs that arise. Is there a: Health care directive? Health care proxy? Medical power of attorney? Do not resuscitate? What about HIPAA? What do all of these terms mean? And what are the differences? Some have heard of these types...

Mabel’s children were concerned that Mabel would need long-term nursing-home care in the near future. It was the holidays, and Mabel always got a lot of joy out of generosity. But her children had heard that people in Mabel’s circumstances should not give gifts. The concern is real. For Medicaid to cover the huge expense...

You may see it coming: Much as you want to and hard as you try, you just can’t take care of your ill spouse at home anymore. At this emotionally difficult time, the last thing you need is the stress of not knowing where to find the money to pay for the steep costs of...