ElderLaw News July 2009 July 2009 ENewsletter from Grosskopf and Black LLC Welcome to the July 2009 edition of the ENewsletter from Grosskopf and Black LLC. This is sent as a service to our clients, friend and colleagues. Feel free to forward this to friends or colleagues of yours. There are instruction on how to subscribe or unsubscribe, as well. We never sell your email address nor do we send out promotions or offers. Our purpose is to keep all of you informed and up to date on changes or developments in the law.If you haven't yet visited or website, please take a moment to do so, as we have made some recent changes and updates. Our website is at: www.eclawyers.com This Month's Articles:   You May Be Able to Claim Social Security Benefits Now and Claim More Later Don't Fall for the 'Certified Copy of Your Deed' Swindle Book Review: Can We Talk? A Financial Guide for Baby Boomers Assisting Their Elderly Parents Beware of Generic Health Care Proxy Forms Mediation Can Facilitate an Amicable Senior Divorce You May Be Able to Claim Social Security Benefits Now and Claim More Later If you are married, there is a strategy that may allow you to claim Social Security benefits before your full retirement age and then claim more benefits later. more... Don't Fall for the 'Certified Copy of Your Deed' Swindle Would you pay $60 for something you could get for as little as $1 and probably don't need at all? A company called National Deed Service is hoping to persuade homeowners to part with the extra cash to purchase a "certified copy" of the deed to their home. more... Book Review: Can We Talk? A Financial Guide for Baby Boomers Assisting Their Elderly Parents This short, easy-to-read book is a practical guide to working with your parents to make financial plans and preserve legacies while you both still have the luxury of time. more... Beware of Generic Health Care Proxy Forms Hospitals often give patients a health care proxy form to sign at admission. While it might seem easy to sign a generic health care proxy form, having a document that is specifically tailored to your needs is important. more... Mediation Can Facilitate an Amicable Senior Divorce As people live longer, the divorce rate among seniors is growing. Older couples confront different problems than younger ones do when getting divorced, and a mediator can help sort through these issues and facilitate an amicable settlement. more... ElderLaw News is a monthly e-newsletter that brings you reports of legal developments and other trends of vital interest to seniors and their advocates. This newsletter is brought to you by Grosskopf & Black, LLC Law Firm. Find out more... Quick Links... Drug Firms Agree to Improve Benefits for Seniors Top Ten Elder Fraud Prevention Methods Enhanced FDIC Insurance Extended to January 1, 2014 AARP Calculator to Avoid Medicare Part D 'Doughnut Hole' Deciding If Your Kid Is Trust-Worthy Helping the Senior Driver in Your Life   Join Our Mailing List

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