Blog entries tagged elderly Social Security

Frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act

Bach Elder Law — Fri, 14 May 2010 03:53:01 +0100

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA of 2008 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.)

To whom does the Act apply?
Title 1 of the ADA covers employment by:
private employers with 15 or more employees, state and local government and Federal sector
In addition, most states have their own laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of disability.

A two-step process is used to determine whether an individualRead More...

Social Security checks may get smaller

Bach Elder Law — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:54:42 +0100

Clients often come to our office to do Asset Protection Planning. Historically, we have been able to advise them that no creditor put a lien on their Social Security income.

Unfortunately, there is a new legislation that will allow federal agencies to place a lien on Social Security income. If a retiree receiving Social Security owes money to IRS, Veteran Affairs, Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Army and Air Force Exchange Service or any other federal agency, such debtRead More...