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The Takacs McGinnis Mobile App is Here!

The long-awaited Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law mobile app is here.

Choosing Your Financial Power of Attorney

Apr 3, 2023

Estate Planning

Choosing Your Financial Power of Attorney

Choosing a person to assist you with your financial affairs is a serious matter. Please choose wisely.

Apr 3, 2023

Team Tidbit - Sarah Chapman Sings

Sarah Chapman, the firm's receptionist, has been singing for years. Learn more about Sarah and her musical career.

A Will Isn’t Your Most Important Document

Mar 22, 2023

Estate Planning

A Will Isn’t Your Most Important Document

For many people, a Will represents the pinnacle of preparedness. We’re here to tell you that it's just not true. Read on to find out why.

Never Underestimate a Person Living with Dementia

Feb 8, 2023

Never Underestimate a Person Living with Dementia

This man taught Joshua Hunter an important lesson about dementia--and about life.

Feb 8, 2023

Mom needed care. I needed help.

Trena needed help paying for her mom's care. Here's what she did.

VA Now Provides Free Mental Health Care to Veterans in Suicidal Crisis

Feb 8, 2023

VA Benefits

VA Now Provides Free Mental Health Care to Veterans in Suicidal Crisis

Veterans who are experiencing an acute suicidal crisis can now get emergency mental health care at no cost.

Jan 17, 2023

Will the Hidden Costs of Caregiving Jeopardize Your Future?

Free help from family isn't really free. There is ALWAYS a cost to caregiving. Someone is paying the price. Is it you?

Vanderbilt vs Humana: Who Will Back Down First?

Jan 17, 2023

Vanderbilt vs Humana: Who Will Back Down First?

The dispute between Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Humana could impact you if you have a Humana Medicare Advantage Plan.

Team Tidbit: Three Things You Didn’t Know about Joshua Hunter

Jan 12, 2023

Team Tidbit: Three Things You Didn’t Know about Joshua Hunter

Here are three things you probably didn't know about public benefits specialist Joshua Hunter.

Jan 12, 2023

Helping Seniors Avoid the Winter Blues

Are the older loved ones in your life feeling down during the cold, dark days of winter? Here's how to help them combat the winter blues.

Jan 12, 2023

What's New in 2023?

What benefit and regulatory changes do you need to know about in 2023? This article recaps the ones impacting older adults the most.

Social Security & VA Disability Benefits to Increase 8.7% in 2023

Dec 22, 2022

Medicare & Senior Health

Social Security & VA Disability Benefits to Increase 8.7% in 2023

The SSI change will impact approximately 70 million Americans.

Dec 14, 2022

Holiday Travel and Dementia

If you have a loved one with dementia who will be accompanying you on a trip during the holidays, give these tips a try.

Dec 9, 2022

VA Benefits

2023 VA Pension Rates

In late 2022, the VA announced the updated VA Pension rates.

Dec 9, 2022

We Have a New Website!

Have you noticed? The Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law website has a fresh new look. Check it out at TN-Elderlaw.com.

Dec 7, 2022

Medicare & Senior Health

Medicare and the MOON

If you’re new to the world of Medicare, what does the MOON mean for your loved one? This article explains.

Does Your Elderly Loved One Need a REAL ID?

Nov 30, 2022

Does Your Elderly Loved One Need a REAL ID?

What is the Tennessee Real ID? Should you help the elderly loved ones in your care get one? This answers the most common questions.

Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law Named to 2023 Best Law Firms List

Nov 9, 2022

Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law Named to 2023 Best Law Firms List

For the eighth year in a row, Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law has been named to the Best Law Firms list.

Dementia and Halloween: What You Need to Know

Oct 26, 2022

Dementia and Halloween: What You Need to Know

For older adults dealing with dementia, however, Halloween can be anything but fun. Here's how to make the holiday more enjoyable.

Oct 12, 2022

Medicare & Senior Health

Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Soon

Get ready! Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts on Saturday. Between now and then, there's plenty you can do to prepare.

Oct 5, 2022