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Primer for a Working Parent in Tennessee
By Barbara Moss Published June 13, 1991, The Tennessean This is the article I wish someone had written 15 years ago when I began combining career and parenthood. I had my first child in 1977 when I was...
Michael Oher’s conservatorship saga and his relationship to the Tuohys raise questions
Lawyers all over the state of Tennessee are scratching their heads about the Michael Oher conservatorship and the ensuing litigation. On Aug. 9, 2004, a lawyer in Hernando, Mississippi, filed a petition on behalf of Sean Tuohy and his wife, Leigh Anne Tuohy, to...
Older Americans Month: Rediscover the story of our nation’s eldest citizens | Opinion
Today, people over 65 make up 17%, 1 in 6 of Americans, and that percentage is expected to grow to 46% by 2032. The fastest growing group consists of people over 85. May is Older Americans Month. So who are we? First of all, we are numerous. Today, people over 65 make...
Primer for a Working Parent in Tennessee
By Barbara Moss Published June 13, 1991, The Tennessean This is the article I wish someone had written 15 years ago when I began combining career and parenthood. I had my first child in 1977 when I was...
Michael Oher’s conservatorship saga and his relationship to the Tuohys raise questions
Lawyers all over the state of Tennessee are scratching their heads about the Michael Oher conservatorship and the ensuing litigation. On Aug. 9, 2004, a lawyer in Hernando, Mississippi, filed a petition on behalf of Sean Tuohy and his wife, Leigh Anne Tuohy, to...
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Special Needs Trust in Nashville, TN: How to Protect a Loved One’s Benefits While Preserving Their Future
Key Takeaways A special needs trust in Nashville, TN holds assets for a person with a disability without disqualifying them from SSI or TennCare. A direct inheritance can push a disabled person over the $2,000 SSI resource limit and cut off their benefits. Leaving...
Signs of Elder Financial Abuse in Tennessee: What Nashville Families Need to Watch For
Key Takeaways Common signs of elder financial abuse include unexplained withdrawals, new names on bank accounts, unpaid bills despite adequate income, and sudden changes to wills or powers of attorney. Behavioral changes are often the first signs of elder financial...
How to Protect Your Parents’ Assets from Nursing Home Costs in Tennessee
Key Takeaways Knowing how to protect your parents’ assets from nursing home costs matters: a private room in Tennessee runs about $10,456 per month, and Medicare does not cover long-term care. TennCare CHOICES, Tennessee’s Medicaid long-term care program, requires...
Special Needs Trust in Nashville, TN: How to Protect a Loved One’s Benefits While Preserving Their Future
Key Takeaways A special needs trust in Nashville, TN holds assets for a person with a disability without disqualifying them from SSI or TennCare. A direct inheritance can push a disabled person over the $2,000 SSI resource limit and cut off their benefits. Leaving...
Signs of Elder Financial Abuse in Tennessee: What Nashville Families Need to Watch For
Key Takeaways Common signs of elder financial abuse include unexplained withdrawals, new names on bank accounts, unpaid bills despite adequate income, and sudden changes to wills or powers of attorney. Behavioral changes are often the first signs of elder financial...
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