If the company you selected to manage your IRA or other retirement account is sold or merges with another company, consider submitting a fresh beneficiary designation form. Today I had yet another scenario where the IRA custodian could not locate the beneficiary form post-merger and it is going to make a difference.When completing the form, in addition to the primary … [Read more...] about Confirm Your Retirement Account Beneficiaries
REIMBURSEMENTS FOR COVID-RELATED FUNERAL AND BURIAL COSTS
Funeral assistance payments will be available from the federal government for Covid-19 related deaths in the United States, including the U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. This Funeral Assistance program, administered by FEMA, will reimburse funeral and burial costs up to $9,000.According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the national … [Read more...] about REIMBURSEMENTS FOR COVID-RELATED FUNERAL AND BURIAL COSTS
REIMBURSEMENT FOR COVID FUNERAL AND BURIAL COSTS
If you have a loved one who died of Covid in 2020, the federal government will reimburse funeral and burial costs up to $7,000. This $2 billion provision, advanced by Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, was included in the $900 billion stimulus and COVID-19 relief bill, the Consolidated Appropriation Act. FEMA, the Federal … [Read more...] about REIMBURSEMENT FOR COVID FUNERAL AND BURIAL COSTS
Preparing For COVID-19 Checklist
What you can do now to care for you, loved ones, friends, and neighbors:Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, singing Happy Birthday or another favorite tune twice. Do this especially after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, or first thing when you come home after work, school, or errands.Use hand sanitizer only when you cannot wash your hands … [Read more...] about Preparing For COVID-19 Checklist
Accessing Medical Information and Directives
What to do with your Medical Directive?You have put your directions regarding your medical treatment and care in writing and named agents to make decisions on your behalf if you cannot communicate with your health care providers. Now what?VIRGINIAIn Virginia, you can register your advance directive with the Virginia Advance Health Care Directive … [Read more...] about Accessing Medical Information and Directives
