The Law Office of Keith R. Miles, LLC was founded in 2008 and focuses on Estate Planning and Elder Law for individuals and families.
The Estate Planning practice serves people of all ages. The firm has expertise in planning for minor children and individuals with special needs. The firm has a tax background to assist those with higher net worth and/or closely held businesses as well. There is a range of services from Wills, Power of Attorneys and Revocable Trusts to more advanced Irrevocable Trusts.
The Elder Law practice focuses on those with issues of incapacity or disability. First, it could include aging individuals in need of long-term care planning and public benefits. Second, it could include those of any age who have suffered a disability such as a brain injury. Lastly, it could be minors or adults who have been born with a disability and require special needs planning throughout their entire life.
Contact us for a consultation on estate planning and elder law services today!
Senators Propose Boosting Seniors’ Social Security Benefits
In late March 2024, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act. The Act centers on changing the formula that the SSA uses to calculate Social Security benefits for older adults.
Could Medicaid Payback Rules Come to an End?
As of late 2023, the median monthly cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home in the U.S. was close to $9,000. The vast majority of people cannot afford to pay these prices out of pocket over the long term.
States With the Highest and Lowest Assisted Living Costs
Seniors seeking information on assisted living options may find recent data from the Seniorly Resource Center useful. Its new 2024 report sheds light on the costs of assisted living - from the most to the least expensive - across the U.S.
Avoiding Property Tax Foreclosures for Older Adults
If you are a homeowner who is falling behind on your real estate taxes, you may end up facing foreclosure on your property. Because your property taxes hinge on the value of your property, you may find your taxes rising beyond what you can afford.