by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog
Did you know that Medicare open enrollment is upon us? With Medicare open enrollment time, there may be important things seniors need to keep in mind. Here are three things seniors should know: You must have enrolled in Medicare when you were first eligible to participate in open enrollment. This means that you (1) were automatically enrolled in Medicare because you were already receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits and you...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 13, 2020 | Blog
Many parents use 529 savings plans as a way to let their child’s college funds grow tax-free. Did you know, however, that 529 plans are not just for parents and children? They are also not limited to use for tuition. Parents, grandparents, and other adults with children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews can use a 529 savings plan not only to fund college tuition, but to ensure that a myriad of other expenses are covered for their loved ones,...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Sep 23, 2020 | Blog
Are you caring for an aging or ailing parent? If so, your own self-care may be the last thing on your “to-do” list as you prioritize making sure your parent is cared for and protected. During “Self-Care Awareness Month,” take some time to make sure that you prioritize your own self-care. Taking time to better yourself can enable you to be the best caregiver you can possibly be for your parent. Let us take a look at three “self-care” tips...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Sep 14, 2020 | Blog
September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day, a day to bring awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia? Were you aware that, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2020 report, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80% of cases? As this degenerative brain disease progresses, a patient’s mental capacity diminishes which can threaten a person’s...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 26, 2020 | Blog
Did you know that Attorney Allen Poucher has dedicated over 17 years to serving the Riverside area of Jacksonville by providing trusted legal counsel in the areas of estate planning and elder law? With the COVID-19 crisis persisting, Attorney Poucher remains committed to serving his community by seeing to it that his clients have legal protections in place to help them through some of the toughest situations life can throw their way. With so...
