Many families are unaware of an important benefit available through the Department of Veterans Affairs to which their loved ones may be entitled. It is a pension program often referred to as Aid and Attendance, and it can help defray the costs of care for qualified veterans and their surviving spouses.
Some key things to know about the Aid and Attendance benefit:
Aid and Attendance is a pension benefit and is not dependent upon service-related injuries.
Wartime veterans and their surviving spouses may be eligible.
Certain medical and financial requirements must be met.
Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits can help pay for care in the home, nursing home or assisted living facility.
Watch this webinar to learn about assistance available to veterans and their families from JOHN MCNAIR, Certified Elder Law Attorney with McNair Dallas Law. Learn the latest numbers for Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and VA Pension, as well as new rules and regulations!
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Jeff reflects on his many years as an attorney and shares the advice he would give himself as a young lawyer. As it turns out, his advice consists of universal truths: think differently; keep learning and growing; be clear, consistent, and honest in your communications; accept that people need to make their own decisions in their own time; nurture and value your relationships; and, most of all, cherish your loved ones and tell them how you feel. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-on-universal-truths-jeffs-advice-to-his/id1634278675?i=1000632666319 YouTube: https://youtu.be/O3LeJuvnnr4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2C2Xh0q5o6BhtWTK7cYKtO?si=F6k6_r8dTzaXAdKvnQjsGg
Episode 64: Dont Gamble with Your Legacy: Choosing the Right Professionals for Elder Law and Estate Planning Jeff answers another set of commonly asked questions in this last part of our series. But keep your questions coming! Along with guest interviews and deep dives into special topics, we will continue to address your questions periodically. And, of course, were happy to assist you in our workshops, meetings, and all of the ways we interact. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-gamble-with-your-legacy-choosing-the/id1634278675?i=1000631821067 YouTube: https://youtu.be/ftFVvtreyMw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mZanpnQgggg8F5Cwo4HDX?si=uQOIDttpTAmi6tyMLg4VWQ
Episode 63: Cracking the Code: Estate Planning FAQs Unveiled As we continue our series, Jeff discusses several misconceptions surrounding elder law, asset protection, and estate planning. These questions apply to everyone, regardless of financial status. Whether hes talking about basic wills, different types of trusts, or the significance of the red wagon, Jeff uses relatable examples to make the concepts easy to understand. With that clarity comes the realization that proper planning is essential to ensure that you are taken care of and that you leave a lasting legacy for your loved ones. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cracking-the-code-estate-planning-faqs-unveiled/id1634278675?i=1000631048145 YouTube: https://youtu.be/V3DiuTnqoAo Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kobEqyzVTdVkdqRBpB6Mv?si=uvNR-XAATcSkH2W2J2S1Ew
Areas of Practice: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Guardianship, Long Term Care Benefits PlanningJohn is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and Board Certified in Tax Law. As an Accredited Attorney with the Department of Veteran Affairs, he is qualified to give planning advice, create trusts and provide assistance with applications for the V.A. Aid and Attendance program which provides supplemental income to qualified veterans to pay for medical expenses. John is also skilled in navigating Medicaid rules and regulations and has helped many clients preserve significant assets. In 2016, John became the only attorney in Dallas that is certified in Elder Law through The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF).