Dallas has a wealth of resources for seniors in the area. The Senior Source is one of those resources, with the mission of improving the “quality of life of older adults in the greater Dallas area through protection, eldercare, financial security, advocacy, volunteerism, and employment services.” The Senior Source is the first choice in nonprofit… Read more »
Beaumont Ranch is a beautiful guest ranch that offers an event center and outdoor adventure resort. The ranch is situated on 800 acres in the beautiful rolling hills of Grandview, Texas. North Texas residents go there for “recreation, relaxation and revelry.”  Beaumont Ranch, Just 30 minutes south of the Dallas, welcomes visitors from across the… Read more »
The need for people with special needs to be able to lead self-directed, independent lives is paramount. Providing those types of services, and educating the general public about topics affecting individuals with disabilities, is the mission of the Dallas REACH Resource Center. In providing these important services, REACH can go a long way toward promoting… Read more »
It may not come as much of a surprise that family members contesting a will is quite common. Even if you try hard to eliminate the chance of family disputes, you may not be completely successful. However, you can take steps to avoid family squabbles over inheritance if you understand some of the common reasons… Read more »
It is not unusual for attorneys, much like physicians, to specialize in a certain area of the law. There are so many areas of specialty in the legal field, but few clients are aware of the field of elder law or what an elder law attorney does. An elder law attorney typically handles all legal issues… Read more »
For veterans in Texas, there are many special benefits available, including Property Tax Exemptions, State Retirement Benefits, Veterans Home Improvement Loan Program, and Veterans Employment Preference, just to name a few. Eligibility for some VA benefits depends on factors such as residency, military component and Veteran disability status. Those with the highest preference in some… Read more »
What You Need to Know About Elder Law: Question, Issues, and Answers from John Vermillion By preparing for the issues you will likely face as you age. Financial, healthcare, daily living, and other related issues can also be addressed by creating various elder law tools. Learn more about what you need to know about Elder Law in… Read more »
If you utilize a last will as your asset transfer vehicle, the person who would handle the estate administration tasks after you are gone is called the executor or personal representative. When you create the will, you can nominate the person that you would like to empower to act as the executor. We should point… Read more »
Estate planning can seem like a subject that is only relevant to senior citizens. Obviously, the matter is going to be more pressing when you reach an advanced age. At the same time, if you think about it pragmatically, you will probably come to the conclusion that every responsible adult should have an estate plan… Read more »
There are a number of different government programs that are used by people who have disabilities. Some people qualify for SSI, which is an acronym that stands for Supplemental Security Income. Others qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments. In this blog post, we will look at the distinctions between these two government programs…. Read more »