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Takacs McGinnis Named to Best Law Firm List; Katlyn Green Joins the Firm
Takacs McGinnis was named to the 2024 Best Law Firms List and Katlyn Green joins the firm as our newest Elder Care Coordinator.
Dec 14, 2023


Do You Make a New Year's Resolution?
We asked a few staff members about how they handle the New Year's Resolution routine. Here's what they said.
Dec 14, 2023


Caregiver's Corner: Caregiving Intentions vs. Resolutions
It’s a few weeks into the new year, so I must ask…are you sticking to your New Year's resolution, or has it fallen by the wayside already?
Dec 14, 2023


Can a Nursing Home Resident Attend a Holiday Gathering at Home during a Medicare-Covered Stay?
Can an older adult leave a nursing home to attend a holiday gathering during a Medicare-covered stay without jeopardizing their benefits?
Dec 7, 2023


The Daily Check-In Practice: Essential for Solo-Agers
If you are aging on your own without the support of family members, a daily check-in practice will help you feel more secure and connected.
Dec 6, 2023


Holiday Gift Ideas for the Older Adults in Your Life
Elder Care Coordinator Debra King joins Gayla Zoz to talk about holiday gift ideas for elderly relatives.
Dec 6, 2023


More Medicare Prescription Drug Help for Beneficiaries in 2024 – Including Out-of-Pocket Cap
Medicare beneficiaries will see more changes in 2024, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law last August.
Dec 6, 2023


Protect Loved Ones with Special Needs Planning
You don’t have to impoverish a disabled dependent for that person to continue receiving public benefits to pay for needed care and services.
Nov 16, 2023


Five Telltale Signs of Phishing Scams
Every year, millions of people fall for these scams, which arrive via email, phone, text, and payment apps. Here's how to avoid them.
Nov 16, 2023


Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law Named to 2024 Best Law Firms List
Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law has been named to the 2024 Best Law Firms list created annually by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.
Nov 8, 2023


Things I Love about Life Care Planning
What does Elder Care Coordinator Debra King like most about working for a Life Care Planning Law Firm? This article explains.
Sep 27, 2023


Is DIY Estate Planning a Better Deal?
If you create an estate plan with documents you downloaded from the internet, are you really getting a better deal?
Sep 20, 2023


Older Adults Deserve Dignity and Respect
No one likes to feel disrespected or belittled but, it seems that’s what we tend to do to people who are old or disabled.
Sep 9, 2023


Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period is Just Around the Corner!
If you're thinking that you can cruise into next year with the same Medicare coverage, you might want to think again. Josh Hunter explains.
Sep 9, 2023


Now Available: Elder Care Mediation Services
Takacs McGinnis is now offering elder care mediation services to Life Care Planning clients.
Sep 9, 2023


Dementia and Cognitive Decline Create Heightened Risk for Solo Agers
According a new study, when older Americans have dementia or other forms of cognitive impairment and live alone, the risks are significant.
Sep 8, 2023


Welcome New Employees
Meet the latest employees to join the Takacs McGinnis staff: paralegal Jennifer Wheeler and receptionist Hope Campbell. Both joined the...
Sep 8, 2023


What Do You Know about Residents’ Rights?
Have you ever wondered whether a person’s rights as an American change if they move to an assisted living facility or a nursing home?
Sep 7, 2023


Is Probate Avoidance the Right Estate Planning Goal for You?
Would you benefit from an estate plan that helps you avoid probate? For most people, the answer is yes. This article explains why.
Sep 7, 2023


What Is a Doula?
What is a doula? How can a doula help older adults? Katlyn Clifton, a Gerontologist in Sumner County, explains.
Aug 25, 2023


Tim Takacs, Barbara McGinnis, and Chris Johnson Receive 2024 Best Lawyers Honors
We are thrilled to announce that all three partners were tapped for 2024 Best Lawyers honors! Here's the official announcement!
Aug 23, 2023


Downsizing Tips from an Elder Care Coordinator
If you’re in your 60s or older and you’re thinking about downsizing, here's how to make an overwhelming task more manageable.
Aug 2, 2023


Journey to Life Care Planning – Pati Bedwell
Pati Bedwell talks about how she found her way to her current role at Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law, a Life Care Planning Law Firm.
Jul 31, 2023


Elder Care Coordinators Make Life Easier in 3 Ways
If you’ve never considered working with an elder care coordinator as part of a Life Care Plan, here are three good reasons to give it a try.
Jul 26, 2023
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