by OWM Law | Jan 31, 2019 | Categories Elder Law/Special Needs Planning, Monthly Newsletter, Firm News
FEATURE ARTICLE – “What is a Special Needs Trust” by Rebecca A. Hobbs, Esquire. OWM FIRM NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS – Thomas (“Tip”) P. McCabe, Esq., David A. Megay, Esq., and Rebecca A. Hobbs, Esq. have upcoming information sessions. Read Full...
by OWM Law | Jan 30, 2019 | Categories capital gains tax, Firm News
It is always a good time to consider strategies related to tax reduction; one area that can be especially important is in the area of capital gains tax. First of all, one needs to understand the term “capital gain.” Generally, capital gain tax is paid on the...
by OWM Law | Jan 23, 2019 | Categories Elder Law/Special Needs Planning, Firm News
Special needs trusts (also known as “supplemental needs” trusts) are an important component of planning for an individual with a disability. A special needs trust allows a disabled beneficiary to receive inheritances, gifts, lawsuit settlements, or other funds and yet...
by OWM Law | Jan 23, 2019 | Categories Medicaid, Firm News
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2019 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of individuals institutionalized in a nursing home and applying for Medicaid may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures. Income and Asset...
by OWM Law | Jan 15, 2019 | Categories Banking, Firm News
As previously indicated, some of the attorneys at OWM Law (including yours truly!) are title agents for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company. In addition, we have a Title Coordinator and Title Assistant whose number one priority is helping the attorneys and their...