Rischard Elder Law

When people pass away, they leave behind assets, property, and possessions that can have sentimental and monetary value for surviving family members and loved ones. In our newest blog post, we review how to avoid probate of your estate, and the issues it can cause.

https://www.rischardlaw.com/post/3-common-probate-questions-estate-planning-basics

We are so proud to be a Corporate Work Study Partner with Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School. Having the opportunity to get to know these brilliant, driven, incredible students has been a joy. Attending graduation this year was bittersweet! We are going to miss Bri and her contributions at the firm. We wish her the absolute best in her next endeavors. Thank you so much, Bri! And good luck to all of this year's graduates!

We are hiring! If you are or know of a Paralegal looking for a new start, please send us a message! See job description below.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3228819126/

Rischard Elder Law hiring Paralegal/Legal Assistant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | LinkedIn Posted 8:25:11 PM. Job Title: ParalegalJob Location: Rischard Elder Law, 101 Park Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102Salary…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

We are so excited to welcome our new Cristo Rey Corporate Work Study Student! Looking forward to a great year!

Yesterday we celebrated the World Day for the Elderly. We are proud to serve the elderly population through the work we do!

The Catholic Church Remembers the Elderly and Their Valued Place in the World COMMENTARY: An aging world needs models of happiness and holiness in old age, like Pope Francis, Queen Elizabeth II, Sister André and Juan Vincente.

Rischard Elder Law updated their information in their About section.

We are excited to welcome our new Client Services Coordinator, Jenifer! Jenifer is an Oklahoma native and a recent graduate of Oklahoma State University. When she’s not keeping the office running smoothly, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family. Look for her to greet you the next time you visit the office!

Rischard & Associates wishes all service members and their family a very happy Veterans Day!

We are proud to work with veterans and help them get connected to programs like the Aid and Attendance Pension Program.

Learn more at https://rischardlaw.com/veterans-benefits.html

Next year, Social Security beneficiaries will receive the biggest increase in payments in almost 40 years. With the high price of gasoline, as well as other increasing costs of living, this move should help beneficiaries adjust.

In 2022, Social Security Beneficiaries Will See the Biggest Increase in 39 Years Rising inflation due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic means that in 2022, Social Security benefits will rise 5.9 percent, the sharpest upsurge since 1983.

Rischard & Associates is excited to again partner with Daily Living Centers Oklahoma! Concerned about long-term planning for you or a loved one? Wondering how you will pay for long-term care? Join Attorney Denis Rischard for a no-cost virtual workshop, as he discusses how you can protect your assets while planning for the future. Register by calling (405) 235-2393, or scanning the QR code below.

We are thrilled to partner with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma to provide this crucial information!

Join us on October 20th at 6:00 pm at the DSACO Office for a Special Needs Planning Workshop. This workshop will be presented by Rischard & Associates to discuss how families can plan for a loved one with special needs. Those who care for a special needs family member may wonder about their options to ensure their loved one is cared for down the road. Richard & Associates will help special needs individuals and their families plan for the future.
Register here: https://dsaco.org/meetinginfo.php?id=131&ts=1628520654

Trying to find the right nursing home for your loved one? COVID vaccination information is now included in Medicare's nursing home comparison site.

COVID Vaccination Information Added to Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare Site Individuals who are researching nursing homes can now see staff and resident vaccination rates along with other quality and safety measure information at Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare website. The official Medicare website includes a nursing home rating system. Nursing Home Compare...

We had our “3 Primary Priorities of Estate Planning Workshop” last night at the office, with attendees in person and virtually! If you missed out on this valuable information, stay tuned to find out when we will hold our next no cost workshop! We also offer private workshops to organizations and facilities! Call us at (405) 235-2393 to learn more!

We are thrilled that our newest Attorney, Annie Rischard Davis, was sworn in today! Congratulations Annie and all other new members of the Oklahoma Bar Association!

Will Social Security benefits be cut sooner than anticipated due to the pandemic?

Social Security Shortfalls Are Predicted to Begin a Year Earlier Due to the Pandemic The Social Security trustees are projecting that the Social Security trust fund will be depleted in 2033 -- one year earlier than the previous estimates. Once the fund is depleted, Social Security benefits will be reduced unless Congress takes action.

Will congress lower prescription drug prices for Medicare recipients, as well as all Americans?

Armed with a New Report, White House Pushes Congress to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs The Biden administration is calling on Congress to pass proposals to lower prescription drug prices, including allowing Medicare to negotiate with drug companies and capping out-of-pocket spending by Medicare beneficiaries.

Welcoming Our New Associate!

Although she has been with the firm in a variety of roles throughout the years, we are excited to officially introduce Annie Rischard Davis as Rischard & Associates’ newest Associate Attorney!

Annie grew up in Oklahoma City and received her BA from the University of Oklahoma in 2015. She began her professional career as a case manager for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in their Family HOPE and Transitional Housing programs. This work inspired her to pursue a legal education so she could continue to help others in an even more specialized capacity. Before applying to law school, she joined Rischard & Carsey as the legal assistant and client services coordinator, which provided her with an exposure to a wide range of practice areas, most notably elder law and estate planning.

Annie graduated in May from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. While in law school, she was a member of the American Indian Law Review, research assistant for Professor Robert Spector, and interned for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, and the Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Annie passed the July 2021 Oklahoma Bar exam, and will be sworn in as an attorney at the Oklahoma Judicial Center on Tuesday, September 28. She is looking forward to learning from and developing her practice with Denis, and to serving our clients as our new Associate.

Welcome, Annie!

Beginning October 15th, Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their coverage. To learn more about how comparing plans to find the best fit for you can save you money, as well as how to avoid fraud when changing plans, read on.

It’s Medicare Open Enrollment Time: Is Your Plan Still Working for You? Every year Medicare gives beneficiaries a window of opportunity to shop around and determine if their current Medicare plan is still the best one for them. During Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15 to December 7, beneficiaries can freely enroll in or switch plans.

We are so proud to share that our new associate, Annie Rischard Davis, passed the July 2021 Oklahoma Bar Exam! Congratulations to her and to all of the newest members of the Oklahoma Bar Association! Stay tuned for more info on Annie next week!