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February 7, 2011

How to Save the Money Your Parents Worked For

Long-term care is not cheap.  In fact, it is down-right expensive.  The average annual cost of a nursing home room in the Cleveland Metropolitan area is […]
February 7, 2011

Medicaid Planning-It’s Probably Not What you Think

When I talk about Medicaid planning with people, I sometimes get negative responses.  As one woman stated, “You mean, give Dad’s money away.” Often people believe […]
January 19, 2011

Social Security Survivor Benefits- Do You Qualify?

Survivor Benefits are benefits paid to the surviving spouse, divorced spouse, children or parents of a deceased worker.  In order to qualify for Social Security Survivor Benefits, […]
January 19, 2011

How Will my Divorce or Remarriage Affect my Dependent or Survivor Social Security Benefits?

Dependent Benefits Divorce- If you are divorced, you are still eligible for dependents benefits based on your former spouse’s record if the marriage lasted at least […]
January 18, 2011

When Should I Apply for My Social Security Retirement Benefits- An Essential Checklist

So you’re approaching 62 or maybe 66 and you’re wondering, is it time to tap into my social security retirement benefits? Or maybe you’re in the retirement planning stages and wondering how best to leverage your benefits. Either way, reviewing the following checklist of factors should help you arrive at an answer.
January 10, 2011

Don’t Cheat Yourself Out of Social Security Benefits- Make Sure Your Record is Accurate

The amount of Social Security benefits, that is retirement benefits, disability benefits, dependency benefits, and survivor benefits, that you qualify for is calculated based on your […]
January 10, 2011

Cleveland Lawyer Randall M. Perla Named 2011 Ohio Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. […]
October 12, 2010

Cleveland Elder Law Attorney Elizabeth L. Perla Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has welcomed Cleveland elder law attorney Elizabeth L. Perla as an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims […]
September 15, 2010

Cleveland Elder Law Attorney Elizabeth L. Perla selected to join Steering Committee

Cleveland Elder Law Attorney Elizabeth L. Perla was recently selected to serve on the Young/New Attorneys Section Steering Committee of NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law […]
August 30, 2010

Cleveland Attorney Elizabeth L. Perla Joins National Academy

Cleveland attorney Elizabeth L. Perla of the Law Offices of Randall M. Perla has joined the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA).  Members of […]
February 18, 2010

I Want a Dissolution of Marriage, Now What?

First, make sure your spouse is on the same page.  In order to obtain a dissolution of marriage, both you and your spouse must not only […]
February 11, 2010

Considering a Marriage Later in Life, See Attorney

So you are planning on getting married.  Congratulations and best wishes!  But before you say “I do” to your new spouse, please consider the following important […]

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