Law Office of

Eric M. Kearney, LLC

Guardianship | Medicaid | Special Needs

  • HOME

  • ATTORNEY

  • PRACTICE

    • Special Needs
  • THE RIGHT FIT

  • CONTACT

  • BLOG

  • More

    Use tab to navigate through the menu items.
    • All Posts
    • Special Needs Trust
    • Guardianship
    • ABLE Account
    • Medicaid
    • SSI
    • Capacity
    • Medicare
    • Estate Planning
    Search
    erickearney
    • Sep 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    Pandemic Payments Now Won’t Affect SSI Benefits or Eligibility

    Pandemic-related financial assistance will no longer affect an individual’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the...
    8 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Sep 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Leaving an IRA to a Special Needs Trust Is No Longer Such a Bad Idea

    The SECURE Act, passed at the end of 2019, changed a number of rules regarding inherited IRAs, making it more difficult for most...
    38 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Jul 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why Everyone Should Have an Estate Plan

    Do you have a will? A durable power of attorney? A health care directive? If so, no reason to read on. If not, why not? Failure to create...
    43 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Jul 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    Tips When Hiring a Caregiver for a Child with Special Needs

    Hiring a caregiver for someone with special needs can be a daunting task. Not only do you have to find a person with the experience,...
    13 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Jun 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    How an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Can Be Used to Avoid or Reduce the Estate Tax

    With the federal estate tax exemption possibly about to be lowered, it may be time to think about steps you can take to keep your estate...
    16 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Jun 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    Court Case Illustrates the Danger of Using an Online Power of Attorney Form

    A recent court case involving a power of attorney demonstrates the problem with using online estate planning forms instead of hiring an...
    17 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Apr 16, 2021
    • 3 min

    9 Potential Problems with Your Trust

    All trusts should be reviewed every few years to make sure that they are up-to-date with the law and meet your current goals. Following...
    26 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Apr 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Durable Power of Attorney: Your Most Important Estate Planning Document

    For most people, the durable power of attorney is the most important estate planning instrument available -- even more useful than a...
    18 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Apr 2, 2021
    • 3 min

    An ABLE Account Could Be a Great Place for Your $1,400 Relief Payment

    President Biden has signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law. Among its benefits are $1,400 checks that are already...
    11 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Feb 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    Questions to Help You Choose the Right Professional Trustee for Your Special Needs Trust

    Parents or other family members establishing a special needs trust for their child often want to name a professional -- usually a bank,...
    52 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Feb 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    Married Couples Need an Estate Plan

    Don’t assume your estate will automatically go to your spouse when you die. If you don’t have an estate plan, your spouse may have to...
    18 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Sep 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?

    Once you've created an estate plan, it is important to keep it up to date. You will need to revisit your plan after certain key life...
    10 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Apr 3, 2020
    • 4 min

    Estate Plans with IRAs, The Secure Act's Effects

    Both workers and retirees may need to rethink some of their estate planning in light of the newest spending bill. The Setting Every...
    38 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Apr 2, 2020
    • 1 min

    POMS Update Clarifies That ABLE Money Can Pay for Food

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a transmittal updating its Program Operations Manual System (POMS) to clarify...
    18 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Apr 1, 2020
    • 3 min

    Coronavirus Provides Reasons to Review Your Estate Plan

    The coronavirus health emergency is a reminder that life is unpredictable, and it makes sense to be prepared.
    4 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Apr 1, 2020
    • 4 min

    How to Assist Aging Parents During the Pandemic

    If your parents are getting on in years, you may be helping them with their finances and other matters, such as medical visits and...
    9 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Mar 11, 2020
    • 2 min

    Make Sure Your Life Insurance Is Not Taxed at Your Death

    Although your life insurance policy may pass to your heirs income tax-free, it can affect your estate tax. If you are the owner of the...
    4 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 3 min

    Estate Planning Is Essential for Unmarried Couples

    While estate planning is important for married couples, it is arguably even more necessary for couples that live together without getting...
    8 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Mar 2, 2020
    • 2 min

    Resolving Conflicts Between Co-Agents on a Power of Attorney

    Thoughts on resolving conflicts between co-agents
    6 views0 comments
    erickearney
    • Feb 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    Talking with Parents About Retirement

    Here is a great article in the NYT about having that difficult conversation with your parents about whether they are ready for...
    5 views0 comments
    1
    2345

    Law Office of Eric M. Kearney, LLC

    4511 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Ste 215

    Portland, OR 97215

    (503) 205-7051

    View my profile:

    • LinkedIn App Icon