Written by Jill Roamer, J.D. SSI benefits are means based. Meaning, there are strict financial criteria that must be met to receive the benefits. The SSI program was meant to help disabled, aged, or blind individuals with limited financial means. If a benefits recipient has too much property or income, benefits could be cut off….
Written by Robert T. Nickerson In November of 2020, Samuel D. Ingham III, the attorney who represents Britney Spears had filed a request to remove her father, Jamie Spears, from her conservatorship. The reason given was that she was afraid of her dad and would refuse to perform as long as he was involved with…
Written by Robert T. Nickerson No one likes talking about death. Even thinking about it sets off a lot of uncomfortable emotions. This is often why most people wait for a while before people finally consider planning around for the worst case scenario. Sometimes…they don’t make any plans at all. The stress becomes too great…
Written by Jill Roamer, J.D. A Last Will and Testament devises one’s property after their passing. Great weight is given to this document; Wills have formalities that other documents don’t, hinting to its importance. But what happens when a devise in a Will contradicts a formerly executed contract? This issue was litigated recently in Ohio….
Written by Robert T. Nickerson So you’re thinking about taking the big step to have an estate plan created? Or do you already have one and want to update it? Or are you simply looking at what an estate plan even is? Don’t worry if you’re feeling overwhelmed and even a little intimidated. Anything that…
Written by Robert T. Nickerson One of the big changes that happened during the pandemic last year was a surprise surge in new homeowners. Young adults have been the highest percentage of new buyers as being stuck at home has forced them to consider what they can get; a larger backyard, easier conditions to work…
Written by Jill Roamer J.D. Florida has taken a major stand against abuse and fraud perpetrated on senior and disabled citizens. A week ago, the Protection of Elderly Persons and Disabled Adults Bill was passed; it is headed to the governor for signature. The new law’s effective date would be July 1, 2021. The bill has a…
By Robert T. Nickerson For those that have read up on stories of celebrities and how their estates would end up impacting them after their deaths, then you might find the story of Prince Rogers Nelson, otherwise better known simply as Prince, quite interesting and a lesson on how not to prepare your own estate…
Written by Jill Roamer, J.D. There has been a lot of heated debate on the topic of traveling with emotional support animals (ESA), psychiatric service animals (PSA), and traditional service animals. To resolve some of the conflict, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Final Statementelaborating on the department’s expectations and priorities regarding the treatment of…
Written by Jill Roamer J.D. Ms. Irving, a blind woman, lives in San Francisco. In 2018, she filed a Complaint against ride-share giant, Uber, alleging that she was discriminated against during various encounters with Uber drivers. Ms. Irving alleged that drivers refused to pick her up at least fourteen different times, and as such she…