Reflections On The Importance Of Veterans Day

Sabrina Winters — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:01:10 +0000

As the days grow shorter and the nights get colder we anticipate all that comes with changing seasons, particularly the holiday season spent with family and friends. Our days are busy ones with getting children ready for school, running them to practice, daily errands and keeping a home. Days inevitably run into each other and some days are simply overlooked. The day set aside to remember our Veteran’s was originally named Armistice Day. It was a national holiday meant to honor and recognize American veterans of all wars. We all should each try to do something different today to make it the important day that it was from the beginning meant to be…and not just like any other day.

You may or may not personally know someone who has risked their lives to serve our Country and fight for the rights that we are blessed to have today; it does not matter. As you wrap up your week and commence your weekend plans take time to think about those in your family, community and beyond that serve or have served our country in both war or in peacetime.

Take a moment to reflect on the reality that there will be soldiers who will not be able to see their children this holiday because they are somewhere fighting for you. Think about our Veterans who have to live with the injuries of the wars they fought for you. Acknowledge how fortunate you may be to be able to spend the holidays with your family and that there are husbands, wives and children that our deceased Veterans leave behind that are not as fortunate and will celebrate without them.

Maybe today as you are at the traffic light heading to the grocery store or to work or to football practice take a moment to reflect on all the freedoms just in today alone that you have been afforded. And remember, that it is because of these selfless unbelievable men and women that have enabled us to continue to live our life freely in this great land.

Thank you to all of our Veterans for taking on a fight, which in winning for your Country could also mean a great personal loss to you and your family. It is a battle not all of us are equipped to fight.

Aid and Attendance benefit for Wartime Veterans – most Veterans are unaware of this benefit

Sabrina Winters — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:25:21 +0000

I am proud to announce that the Firm of Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC is now assisting wartime veterans and surviving spouses of deceased wartime veterans in receiving a special monthly pension benefit called Aid an Attendance. This is not a new program. Too many veterans are unaware that they may be entitled to it.

The Aid and Attendance may be available to wartime veterans and surviving spouses who have in-home care or who live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. This benefit allows many to enjoy a higher quality of life when their cared needs have increased. Benefits range from $1,056 to $2,540 per month.

The Veteran must meet both Asset and Income requirements according to the Veterans Administration Rules and Regulations. However, if the Veteran exceeds these limits, there are carefully structured trusts that can be used to allow him or her to become eligible.

I welcome Veterans who are residents of North Carolina as well as their family members to contact our office with any questions so that we many provide you with the information necessary to understand the VA benefit and the application process.

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Reflections On The Importance Of Veterans Day

Aid and Attendance benefit for Wartime Veterans – most Veterans are unaware of this benefit