by fawcettlaw | Dec 6, 2013 | Fawcett & Fawcett
Did you know there are specific rules governing the impact of divorce on the receipt of Social Security benefit? Even though you are divorced, you may be entitled to collect Social Security retirement benefits on your former spouse’s Social Security earnings record if...
by fawcettlaw | Nov 8, 2013 | Fawcett & Fawcett, From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[H]ealthcare Power of Attorney allows you, should you become unable to voice your own decisions for whatever reason, to exercise your own beliefs and wishes regarding your personal medical care. The person you choose can communicate on your behalf on behalf in...
by fawcettlaw | Oct 18, 2013 | Fawcett & Fawcett
At the request of the Foggy Bottom West End Village I will be giving a Lecture this Thursday, October 24, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Parish, Guild Room, 2430 K Street NW. This Lecture will discuss the these three most important documents that you need...
by fawcettlaw | Feb 27, 2013 | Fawcett & Fawcett
Many people think the term “estate planning” applies only to very wealthy people. Nothing is further from the truth. An “estate” is simply what you own. If you own property, you need to plan ahead in order to make sure the desired people or...
by fawcettlaw | Feb 20, 2013 | Fawcett & Fawcett
[D]id you know medical expenses are deductible only to the extent they exceed 7.5% of a taxpayer’s adjusted gross income. Beginning in 2013 you may only make these deductions if they exceed 10% of a taxpayer’s adjusted gross income. The medical expense deduction is...
by fawcettlaw | Feb 11, 2013 | Fawcett & Fawcett
Many legitimate companies and charities solicit consumers by phone and consider it an effective way to raise money or increase company business. Unfortunately, others are simply up to no good. Statistics show campaigns aimed at older Americans to make them the victims...
