Read anything written by Professor Kaplan. He’s the best. Here is the info he provided about his most recent article:Analyzing the New Planning Opportunities in SECURE 2.0 for Retirement Plan Participants , 42 Elder L.J. 93-114 (2024). SSRN: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4924711Abstract:
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Nursing Home Staffing and Finances and the Industry’s Response to “Historic” CMS Mandates
One of the longest running issues in the operation of nursing homes is adequacy of staffing to provide safe care. The staffing issues intensified with the COVID pandemic but have not truly eased over the last two years, especially as…
Pittsburgh-Post Gazette Editorial: “A Tipping Point” for Private Equity Firms in Nursing Homes
Recently, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s online publication carried an editorial on a very hot topic, the impact of private equity investment in nursing homes. The opening paragraph sets the stage for the argument:The long-term mismanagement of nursing homes by private equity…
Report on 2024 Annual Sonya L. Patterson Memorial Elder Abuse Symposium in Oklahoma
Recently, I participated in a well-organized CLE event, offered annually as a memorial to a great attorney who passed away too soon. The Annual Sonya Patterson Memorial Elder Abuse Symposium is hosted by Legal Aid Services in Oklahoma. By…
A Broadway Play about “Breaking and Keeping the Family Contract”?
At this time of year, when the Tony Awards are about to be announced, I often wish that I’d seen particular productions, as some will inevitably disappear from the stages soon after the awards are announced. I realize that is…
Meet Crystal West Edwards, a Leader in Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning, who is Meeting the Needs for a Diverse Range of Clients
One of the nicest aspects of getting older as an educator is witnessing how your former students are adapting and thriving in a changing world. It seems like every week I hear from a former student who wants to share…
Lucidity for Persons Living with Advanced Dementia, from the Perspective of Caregivers
I’ve been working on an article examining lucidity in persons diagnosed as having some form of dementia. My analysis has been largely focusing on the implications of lucid intervals for attorneys, including those involved in advising on estate planning and…
Is the Ability to Retire Becoming a Luxury?
By rmorgan
The Tampa Bay Times ran an editorial about the fact that some folks will not be able to afford to retire. Retirement is a growing luxury in the US offers that, for various reasons, older workers are returning to the…
Is the Ability to Retire Becoming a Luxury?
By rmorgan
The Tampa Bay Times ran an editorial about the fact that some folks will not be able to afford to retire. Retirement is a growing luxury in the US offers that, for various reasons, older workers are returning to the…
Is the Ability to Retire Becoming a Luxury?
By rmorgan
The Tampa Bay Times ran an editorial about the fact that some folks will not be able to afford to retire. Retirement is a growing luxury in the US offers that, for various reasons, older workers are returning to the…