Social Security

Seniors Avoid the Cliff! By Robert S. Morris Our practice of Elder Law includes all legal issues common to older people. One issue of concern to everyone on Medicare or Social Security is the issue of hidden taxes. What is the Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA)? We are all aware of income taxes and payroll taxes but there are other taxes hiding out there. One of those is IRMAA, which stands for...

Social Security and VA Name Your Agent Your ever- so-efficient Federal government has a plan in place to appoint an agent to receive your social security or veteran’s benefits in the event you are having trouble managing your finances.     Perhaps we should say “two plans” since it would be way too much to ask for the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to actually...