If you have been through a wrongful death lawsuit in New Mexico, you may not even think about the tax implications. This is a common error. You may be focused on the death of your loved one and resolving the lawsuit. However, the IRS is always focused on collecting taxes due. In some cases, you may have to pay taxes on money you receive as part of a court ruling or settlement in a wrongful death case.
What taxes might you pay on a wrongful death judgement?
Key characteristics to identify poor care facilities
People place their elderly loved ones in the care of certain facilities with an expectation that the facility and its staff will diligently take care of and look after them. Unfortunately, some facilities fall short of this mandate, which can create hazardous conditions for those aging family members.
What is the Patient Care Monitoring Act?
If you have a loved one in a New Mexico nursing home or who is going to be living in a nursing home, then it is important for you to understand the Patient Care Monitoring Act. Many people use video cameras to monitor the care their loved one is being given, and this Act may give you the right to do so.
How to find a good nursing home
If you are thinking about moving yourself or a loved one into a nursing home or retirement community in the Albuquerque area, you might be feeling overwhelmed by your options and the costs. No matter what your budget is, keep in mind that not all nursing homes provide quality service and the appropriate standard of care.
How negligence can cause retirement home residents to abuse drugs
Many seniors move into retirement communities in Albuquerque thinking their lives will be similar to the lives of retirees they see on television and in the movies. They do not realize there is a risk of them developing a drug abuse problem. Anyone who has a loved one who is considering living in a retirement community should take preventative measure to protect their loved ones from negligence in their retirement community.
