January 2012

Guardianship Handbook Now Available

Revised and Updated Guardianship Handbook Now Available

What do you do if your grandfather, who lives alone and can no longer cook for himself, won't leave his home for a nursing home or assisted living facility?

What do you do if your aunt can no longer manage her finances but seems capable of caring for herself in her small apartment?

These questions and others are answered in the new edition of the Guardianship Handbook . .

Free Tax Return Preparation for You by Volunteers

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.

Helpful changes to the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)

On January 27, Treasury announced some changes to the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) that if fully implemented will be helpful to our clients. 

The first is that the program has been extended for an additional year to December, 2013.

Secondly, borrowers Debt to Income ratio limits will become more flexible.

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