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January 30, 2019

How to Contact the Indiana BMV When You Believe Your Loved One Should no Longer Drive

How do you know when your dad should no longer drive? The answer is obvious: when you will no longer ride with him. The sad fact is in rural Indiana losing your driver’s license is equated with the loss of your independence. We do not want mom or dad to […]

October 12, 2018

New VA Rules for Pension Benefits – Effective October 18, 2018

New VA Rules for Pension Benefits Effective October 18, 2018 The VA has a pension benefit to help certain financially eligible wartime veterans or spouses of deceased veterans. This pension benefit has come to be known as the Aid and Attendance Award. The VA has recently published proposed changes in […]

July 24, 2018

Important Change in Indiana Health Care Consent Laws

Important Change in Indiana Health Care Consent Laws We all make decisions about our health every day. We take for granted our right to make these decisions. Who will make decisions about your health when you become incompetent? If you did not have a written advance directive, Indiana law used […]

July 24, 2018

POST Basics – An Overview of Important Treatment Decisions for People with Advanced Illness or Frailty

June 20, 2018

Senior $afe Act

Senior $afe Act President Trump signed a new federal law into effect on May 24, 2018. This federal law promises immunity for financial institutions reporting suspected financial exploitation of consumers 65 or older. This law encourages banks, credit unions and other financial institutions to train their employees to make reports […]

March 29, 2018

The Top 6 Reasons to Hire an Elder Law Firm Like Dale, Huffman & Babcock

The Top 6 Reasons to Hire an Elder Law Firm Like Dale, Huffman & Babcock Seniors face complex legal concerns that are often different from what they faced when they were younger. Actions taken may have unintended legal effects. As a senior or someone who’s helping make decisions for a […]