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Abuser Goes to Work

Employment law blog about workplace abuse, bullying and discrimination. By Patricia Barnes.

http://abusergoestowork.com

Aug 17
The EEOC’s Analytical Framework Has a Hole

The EEOC’s Analytical Framework Has a Hole

The EEOC has articulated an “analytical framework” for proving cases of intentional discrimination (also known as disparate treatment discrimination). Unfortunately, the framework has a crater-sized hole – the Judge.…
Aug 10
The Sleeping Bear Awakens: The AARP Questions Legal Inequality of Older Worker

The Sleeping Bear Awakens: The AARP Questions Legal Inequality of Older Worker

Something has poked the sleeping bear. An attorney for the AARP was quoted in The New York Times recently as stating that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 “may not be up to the task.” This represents a profound…
Aug 7
Sen. Blumenthal v. Pres. Trump: Is Trump a Bully?

Sen. Blumenthal v. Pres. Trump: Is Trump a Bully?

A sad series of tweets and counter-tweets this week have led to cries of bullying in our nation’s capitol. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, was quoted on television as calling for a law to prevent President Donald Trump from firing…

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Aging & Law in West Virginia

Features a case of the week. By West Virginia Senior Legal Aid.

http://seniorlegalaid.blogspot.com/

Aug 16
WV Supreme Court's first black Justice Franklin D. Cleckley dies at age 77

WV Supreme Court's first black Justice Franklin D. Cleckley dies at age 77

We at West Virginia Senior Legal Aid are sad to hear that former WV Supreme Court Justice, WVU law professor, scholar, author, mentor, and cherished colleague Franklin D. Cleckley died on Monday 8/14/2017. Cleckley was appointed as Justice to…
Jun 7
WVSLA Celebrates LGBT Pride Month!

WVSLA Celebrates LGBT Pride Month!

We recognize that West Virginia seniors who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender are an important part of the fabric of our culture. We seek to serve the legal needs of LGBT senior West Virginians, and hold ourselves to a high standard…
Apr 28
$151M settlement in January 2014 WV water crisi

$151M settlement in January 2014 WV water crisi

A $151 million settlement has been proposed to resolve a federal court class-action lawsuit over the January 2014 water crisis in West Virginia that impacted over 200,000 people. There will be a "simple payment" option for class…

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All About Estates

Covers estates, trusts, tax, litigation, guardianship and elder care.

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/

Aug 22
Principal residence exemption and fire lo

Principal residence exemption and fire lo

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was asked to comment on the availability of the principal residence exemption (PRE) when a previously occupied property is destroyed by fire and a decision is made to sell the property in a later year. The…
Aug 20
What Gets Your Spidey Sense Tingling?

What Gets Your Spidey Sense Tingling?

If an older individual was brought to your law office by a non family member and they wanted to appoint the individual as POA for Property and Personal Care, would you be suspicious? Or what about if the request was to either change a…
Aug 18
The Honour of Being Named a Trustee?

The Honour of Being Named a Trustee?

When you are appointed to act as a “trustee”, you are being asked to take on the control and management of property, but for the benefit of other persons, called the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries are usually family members of…

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Allegedly A Blog of Michigan law…

Allegedly A Blog of Michigan law and other legal miscellany

Covers, employment law, estate planning and Michigan legal news.

http://www.tdafoe.com/

Mar 20
The Whistleblowers' Protection Act does not excuse failure to timely respond to an emergency call to deliver food to a stripper regardless of what report of a violation of law you have made.

The Whistleblowers' Protection Act does not excuse failure to timely respond to an emergency call to deliver food to a stripper regardless of what report of a violation of law you have made. 

It is my opinion that the Michigan Court of Appeals hates the Whistleblowers Protection Act. The court continues to provide me with material to support my thesis. However, in this particular case - they got it right. I humbly posit that this…
Mar 5
The Americans with Disabilities Act, Reasonable Accommodation, and Essential Functions. Why Employer Should Think Before Denying. Rorrer v. City of Stow

The Americans with Disabilities Act, Reasonable Accommodation, and Essential Functions. Why Employer Should Think Before Denying. Rorrer v. City of Stow

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Feb 13
The Supreme Court, Baseball, and But-For Cause

The Supreme Court, Baseball, and But-For Cause

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American Academy of Estate…

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Blog

Provides legal marketing and estate planning legal updates.

http://www.aaepa.com/articles/

Aug 23
Basics of Estate Planning: Estate Planning for Major Life Event

Basics of Estate Planning: Estate Planning for Major Life Event

This is another in a series of blogs on the basics of estate planning. Estate planning attorneys do many things. We help people structure their affairs for the various stages of their lives. When the client is starting out, we may help them…
Aug 21
Estate Planning Attorneys: Creative Ways to Community Connection

Estate Planning Attorneys: Creative Ways to Community Connection

Even though humans have a 100% mortality rate, less than 30% of us make any end-of-life plans. What will get adults to discuss and plan for their eventual demise? How about putting some “fun” in funeral planning to get people to…
Aug 18
The Perfect Storm

The Perfect Storm

Here at the Academy, we host quite a few events each year for our Members. We put in countless hours over the course of months to prepare for these events. We prepare things like materials, educational sessions, coordinate hotel reservations,…

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Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Blog

Covers estate planning, probate and living trusts in Nevada.

http://www.wealth-counselors.com/blog/

Aug 19
Keeping Your Estate Plan Private

Keeping Your Estate Plan Private

Privacy is a main concern for many clients when it comes to estate planning. One benefit of creating a Living Trust, as opposed to simply drafting a Will, is the opportunity to keep your assets and your plans as private as you want them…
May 25
Can I Use a Revocable LivingTrust to Protect My Assets?

Can I Use a Revocable LivingTrust to Protect My Assets?

Most clients understand that revocable living trusts are valuable components of an estate plan. But when asset protection is a primary goal of your estate plan, then revocable living trusts are not necessarily the way to go. The fact…
May 13
Reno Estate Planning Lawyers Explain Disadvantages of Probate

Reno Estate Planning Lawyers Explain Disadvantages of Probate

Probate is simply the administration of an estate through the court system after someone’s death. Nearly every estate is required to pass through probate before heirs can receive their inheritance. While the purpose of this…

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Arizona Senior Law Blog

Covers topics like Arizona Medicaid, ALTCS, and estate planning. By Jackson White.

http://www.arizonaseniorlaw.com/news/

Jul 1
How to Prepare for Long-term Care

How to Prepare for Long-term Care

Question: I am 55 years old and I have spent the past year helping my father transition into an assisted living community. The process has been difficult, not to mention expensive. Along the way, I learned about the Arizona Long Term Care…
Jun 3
Staying In-network for Long-term Care

Staying In-network for Long-term Care

Question: I filed an Arizona Long Term Care System application for my wife nearly a year ago, and I have had a horrible time trying to manage and understand the process on my own. After many months of working on this process, I am now being…
May 20
State Pension Can Trim Security Pay

State Pension Can Trim Security Pay

Question: What are the rules that regulate when your Social Security check will be reduced because you also receive a state pension? The post State Pension Can Trim Security Pay appeared first on JacksonWhite Elder Law Attorneys.

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Arkansas Legal Issues

By Wilson & Haubert, PLLC.

http://whlawoffices.com/little-rock-lawyer-arkansas-law-blog/

Aug 11
The Good Kind of Legalese

The Good Kind of Legalese

This is a guest post by Cecelia, who manages the office. We recently expanded our Firm’s square footage and have finally moved into the newly renovated space. Our hope is the new office not only functions well for all of us that…
Jul 28
How a Business Attorney Can Help Your Struggling Busine

How a Business Attorney Can Help Your Struggling Busine

If your business has been struggling and you simply can’t pay your debts, it’s time to take stock and consider your options. What’s the first thing you should do? Consult with a business attorney. If you continue on the path…
Jul 20
On Probation in Arkansas? So long, Constitution!

On Probation in Arkansas? So long, Constitution!

We all know police need probable cause to conduct a search of your vehicle and a warrant to conduct a search of your home. Well, they usually do, anyway. If you are on probation or parole in Arkansas, however, you have probably waived these…

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Armstrong, Fisch & Tutoli Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://www.armstrongfisch.com/blog/

Feb 11
Census Statistic of Interest to Elder Law Community

Census Statistic of Interest to Elder Law Community

The baby boomer generation is getting older, and people who are part of this group are reaching retirement age in droves. There are about 10,000 people applying for Social Security every day, and analysts tell us that this volume should stay…
Feb 11
Census Statistic of Interest to Elder Law Community

Census Statistic of Interest to Elder Law Community

The baby boomer generation is getting older, and people who are part of this group are reaching retirement age in droves. There are about 10,000 people applying for Social Security every day, and analysts tell us that this volume should stay…
Feb 11
Census Statistic of Interest to Elder Law Community

Census Statistic of Interest to Elder Law Community

The baby boomer generation is getting older, and people who are part of this group are reaching retirement age in droves. There are about 10,000 people applying for Social Security every day, and analysts tell us that this volume should stay…

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Attorney David Engler's Elder Law…

Attorney David Engler's Elder Law Blog

Covers elder law, elder care, probate, estate law and family law.

http://davidengler.wordpress.com/

Jan 16
HEROIN KIDS

HEROIN KIDS

There will be somewhere in the grim neighborhood of about 45,000 opiod deaths this past year. One of the echoes of this explosion is the number of kids landing in the children protective services departments. Nationally the placement of…
Jun 15
Just in Time for Father’s Day: A Dad and His Daughter are Reunited after 10 Years!

Just in Time for Father’s Day: A Dad and His Daughter are Reunited after 10 Years!

Warren Tribune Chronicle Writer Virginia Shank chronicled the story of a father who never stopped searching for his daughter who disappeared during a custody battle involving himself and his daughter’s mother. Although…
May 2
Engler Law Firm Welcomes Attorney Elizabeth Ramdin Repasky!

Engler Law Firm Welcomes Attorney Elizabeth Ramdin Repasky!

Engler Law Firm welcomes Elizabeth Ramdin Repasky as Associate Attorney at its Youngstown, Ohio firm, located at 725 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite S-3 in Boardman. Ramdin Repasky graduated from the University of Akron School of Law in…

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Augulis Law Firm

Covers New Jersey estate planning.

http://www.augulislawfirm.com/blog/

Oct 23
“Client Choice Award” on AVVO.com

“Client Choice Award” on AVVO.com

We are proud to annouce that the reviews our clients have given have earned Mr. Alan L. Augulis, Esq. the “Client Choice Award” from AVVO.com. To find out more about Mr. Augulis, please copy and paste the…
Oct 23
“Client Choice Award” on AVVO.com

“Client Choice Award” on AVVO.com

We are proud to annouce that the reviews our clients have given have earned Mr. Alan L. Augulis, Esq. the “Client Choice Award” from AVVO.com. To find out more about Mr. Augulis, please copy and paste the…
Feb 11
New Member of AVVO.com

New Member of AVVO.com

Find out more about Alan Augulis by following the link below. You will be directed to his profile on A VVO.com.

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Bonfrisco Law Firm Blog

Covers New Jersey estate planning.

http://www.njtrustlawyer.com/blog/

Jul 20
Follow Our Blog!

Follow Our Blog!

Follow Our Blog Here: http://www.michaelbonfrisco.com
Aug 23
Important Estate Planning Changes to Make after the Birth of a Baby

Important Estate Planning Changes to Make after the Birth of a Baby

The birth of a baby is typically the most joyous, and emotional, event of your life. A baby also brings with him or her numerous changes to a parent’s life. In the midst of all these changes, don’t forget to make important estate…
Aug 23
Important Estate Planning Changes to Make after the Birth of a Baby

Important Estate Planning Changes to Make after the Birth of a Baby

The birth of a baby is typically the most joyous, and emotional, event of your life. A baby also brings with him or her numerous changes to a parent’s life. In the midst of all these changes, don’t forget to make important estate…

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Byrd Garrett PLLC Blog

Covers Washington elder law, estate planning, and long term care.

http://www.byrdgarrett.com/blog/

Nov 18
New Budget Act changes law on Social Security

New Budget Act changes law on Social Security

The 2016 Budget Act has 2 significant changes for those who are entering their retirement years need to know about. Click Here to see an article that discusses these changes; adjustments for Medicare Part B and…
Oct 13
What Boomers Need to Address in Their Estate Plan

What Boomers Need to Address in Their Estate Plan

As the number of baby boomers who reach the age of 65 increases by 10,000 every day, the need for members of this generation to address estate planning issues continues to grow. Like all adults, every baby boomer should have a comprehensive…
Oct 12
Estate Planning When You Have a New Family

Estate Planning When You Have a New Family

Whether you are expecting your first child, welcoming an adopted child into the family, or are entering into a blended family situation, developing an estate plan when you have a new family in Washington is important step to take if you want…

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California Elder Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers elder abuse, prescription medication misuse and bedsores. By Walton Law, A.P.C.

http://www.californiaelderabuselawyer-blog.com/

Aug 11
Psychological Abuse of Elder

Psychological Abuse of Elder

Psychological abuse of elders may also be called emotional elder abuse. The terms are often interchangeable and denote the intentional infliction of mental and/or emotional anguish. Psychological abuse may come in the forms of threats,…
Jul 28
Elders Targeted for Identity Theft

Elders Targeted for Identity Theft

Identity theft continues to arise as a harsh reality for millions of Americans each year. In fact, according to the Justice Department, more than 11 million Americans fall victim to some form of identity theft/fraud each year. That accounts…
Jun 22
Loved One with Dementia: Does their Facility Offer the Correct Services they need?

Loved One with Dementia: Does their Facility Offer the Correct Services they need?

In our last post, we suggested tips for confirming that a potential skilled nursing facility or residential nursing home has the appropriate staff to address the needs of elders with dementia. To recap, dementia is a syndrome in which there…

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Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com

Aug 23
Should Employers Use Progressive Discipline?

Should Employers Use Progressive Discipline?

Employment in California is presumed to be terminable “at will,” i.e., employees can be fired for any reason (unless it’s an illegal reason) without warning. See Lab C §2922. This often comes as a surprise to employees…
Aug 21
Objecting to an Ambiguous or Unintelligible Question

Objecting to an Ambiguous or Unintelligible Question

When examining a witness, counsel should ask questions that are intelligently phrased, concise, and clear in meaning. No one should have to guess at what the question means. If opposing counsel asks a question that can’t be understood…
Aug 18
Can a Drunk Person Enter Into a Contract?

Can a Drunk Person Enter Into a Contract?

People who are intoxicated often make bad decisions, including signing contracts they may regret when the hangover kicks in. Can they simply claim intoxication and get out of the deal? The short answer: maybe. One of the four essential…

Rank this Week: 158

Chicago Injury Lawyer

By the Willens Law Offices.

https://www.willenslaw.com/blog/

Jun 30
Should I See a Doctor After my Accident If I Feel Fine?

Should I See a Doctor After my Accident If I Feel Fine?

A question commonly asked by people involved in car accidents is whether or not they should bother to see a doctor after the accident if they did not sustain any injuries. You may believe that your accident was just minor, and may think…
Jun 20
What Can I Be Compensated for After My Accident in Illinois?

What Can I Be Compensated for After My Accident in Illinois?

If you have been seriously injured or hurt in a car accident or any other type of personal injury accident, you may be able to obtain compensation for various economic and non-economic damages—or what your injuries have cost you…
Jun 5
How Will My Lost Earnings Be Reimbursed?

How Will My Lost Earnings Be Reimbursed?

You may be entitled to recover damages for your lost earnings if an auto accident or other personal injury accident causes you to suffer an injury that prevents you from going to work and earning the wages that you typically would have…

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Chicago Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury. By Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.

http://www.salvilaw.com/blog/

Aug 22
Chicago, New York Uber drivers charged after reports of sexual assault

Chicago, New York Uber drivers charged after reports of sexual assault

CHICAGO (August 22, 2017) – Two disturbing reports of sexual assault involving Uber drivers are making headlines this week. Police say a Chicago Uber driver has been charged after he allegedly locked a woman in his car in an…
Aug 14
Four Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2018

Four Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2018

Four attorneys including Managing Equity Partner Patrick A. Salvi, and Partners Jeffrey J. Kroll, Matthew L. Williams and Jennifer L. Ashley have been honored by one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession…
Aug 11
Mother sues nurse, hospital after newborn baby suffocates in hospital bed

Mother sues nurse, hospital after newborn baby suffocates in hospital bed

PORTLAND, Ore. (August 11, 2017) – An Oregon mother is suing a nurse and the hospital she worked at for negligence after her newborn son suffocated to death in her hospital bed. According to the lawsuit which was filed last…

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Cooper Elder Law

Covers Ohio estate planning, nursing home protection and qualifying for veterans benefits. By Thom L. Cooper Company, LPA.

http://cooperelderlaw.com/our-blog/

Jun 8
Cooper, Adel & Associates Names Daniel H. Vu Partner

Cooper, Adel & Associates Names Daniel H. Vu Partner

Founder Thom L. Cooper and Managing Partner Mitchell J. Adel are pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Vu as partner in the law firm of Cooper, Adel and Associates. Vu will lead the development of the firm’s advance estate…
Apr 22
Earth Day is a good opportunity to fertilize your estate plan.

Earth Day is a good opportunity to fertilize your estate plan.

By Attorney Ted Brown Earth Day is one of my favorite times of the year as it marks the dawn of spring and reminds us of the natural wonder of seasonal renewal. It gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on not only the pristine beauty…
Apr 7
Ohio Under Fire Over Medicaid Regulation

Ohio Under Fire Over Medicaid Regulation

By Attorney Nathan Simpson In a recent opinion in the case Wagner v. McCarthy, a judge from the Federal District Court for Southern Ohio issued a preliminary injunction against the Ohio Department of Medicaid for its interpretation of federal…

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Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker…

Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker LLP Blog

Covers elder law.

http://www.craigebrawley.com/blog/

May 11
Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-Term Care Insurance

Our safety net has a hole in it. If you or a loved one live in North Carolina and end up needing 24-hour-per-day care in an assisted living facility (like many persons in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease, for example), you will have…
May 11
Giving Your House Away and Medicaid Transfer Penaltie

Giving Your House Away and Medicaid Transfer Penaltie

One question I am often asked is whether clients should give their homes to their children. The usual reason for the question is the parents wanting to get eligible for Medicaid quicker and save the house for the children. The decision is not…
May 5
Quadriplegic Para-Olympian Walk

Quadriplegic Para-Olympian Walk

Quadriplegic Para-Olympian Walk

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Cramer Law Center

Covers estate planning, probate, guardianship and elder law issues.

http://cramerlawcenter.com/blog/

Aug 8
Assault on the Homestead Citadel

Assault on the Homestead Citadel

Effective July 1, 2017, the Florida Legislature has amended Florida Statute 732.2035 dealing with property entering into the “elective estate.” The Legislature has added into the list of assets that make up the elective estate for…
Jul 26
Married or Not Married? That is the question.

Married or Not Married? That is the question.

As most of you know by now, a legally married surviving spouse has all sorts of valuable inheritance rights under Florida Law. Often, the question of whether or not a decedent was validly married at the time of his or her death is the…
Apr 25
Adoption Series Part Six: When does a trust beneficiary have legal standing to challenge an adoption?

Adoption Series Part Six: When does a trust beneficiary have legal standing to challenge an adoption?

For some reason, Florida has had more than its fair share of interesting adoption questions. Remember the man that tried to adopt his girlfriend! (Adoption Series Part 2, June 13, 2014. Other prior blogs on adoption include: …

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Crider Law P.C. Blog

Covers elder law, estate planning and family law.

http://www.criderlaw.net/blog/

Dec 15
Divorce Can Be Devastating for Older Women

Divorce Can Be Devastating for Older Women

Although the divorce rates in the United States are levelling off, divorce among baby boomers is on the rise. According to the Bowling Green National Center for Family and Marriage Research, baby boomer divorces more than doubled between 1990…
Dec 8
Second or Third Marriages Call for Unique Planning

Second or Third Marriages Call for Unique Planning

Preparing for a second marriage comes with its own set of complications which makes it all the more important to plan ahead and ensure that your documents are truly protecting you and those that you love. Data from the PEW Research…
Dec 1
New Data Shows that the United States Divorce Rate is the Lowest It’s Been in 35 Year

New Data Shows that the United States Divorce Rate is the Lowest It’s Been in 35 Year

The National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University explores U.S. census data to determine how many people are getting married or divorced based on key demographics. The year 2015 data shows that there were…

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Davidov Law Group

Covers new York elder law and estate planning.

http://www.davidovlaw.com/blog/

Oct 4
Do You Have to Impoverish Yourself to Qualify for Medicaid?

Do You Have to Impoverish Yourself to Qualify for Medicaid?

When you hear that many elders rely on Medicaid to pay for long-term care, you may become alarmed. Most people are aware of the fact that Medicaid is only available to people who are financially needy. If a high percentage of seniors are on…
Oct 4
Do You Have to Impoverish Yourself to Qualify for Medicaid?

Do You Have to Impoverish Yourself to Qualify for Medicaid?

When you hear that many elders rely on Medicaid to pay for long-term care, you may become alarmed. Most people are aware of the fact that Medicaid is only available to people who are financially needy. If a high percentage of seniors are on…
Oct 3
What Questions Should I Ask My Estate Planning Attorney?

What Questions Should I Ask My Estate Planning Attorney?

Estate planning is something that people often put on the back burner, and there are many reasons for this procrastination. One of them is the simple fact that it can be hard to know where to begin. There are various different estate planning…

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Deborah Sexton Law Office, P. A.…

Deborah Sexton Law Office, P. A. Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law.

http://www.arkansas-estateplanning.com/blog/

Aug 16
10 Steps To An Honest Conversation About Your Parents’ Planning

10 Steps To An Honest Conversation About Your Parents’ Planning

This is an article from Hunter Law Office (http://www.hunterlawoffice.net) in Fishers, Indiana, that we thought others may find helpful. A friend recently asked my advice about how to approach the topic of his parents’ estate…
Aug 15
Prepare Your Spouse to Handle the Finance

Prepare Your Spouse to Handle the Finance

This is an article from Moulton Law Office (www.moultonlaw.com), in Spokane, Washington, that we thought others might find helpful. When a spouse passes away, having some difficulties is to be expected. With planning, those difficulties can…
Aug 10
Probate & Estate Planning

Probate & Estate Planning

This is an article from The Siegel Law Group (siegellawgroup.com ) in Boca Raton, Florida, that we thought others may find helpful. Everyone Fears It, But Few Know What It Is Typically, people begin Estate Planning with the intention of…

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DeWitt Law Firm

Covers estate planning, probate, and elder law.

http://www.dewittlawar.com/estateplanning-probate-elderlaw-blog/

Aug 15
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late For Your Estate

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late For Your Estate

I was reading the article Estate Planning Before Tragedy Strikes (http://www.palisadeshudson.com/2017/08/estate-planning-before-tragedy-strikes/) and found this quote to be of particular importance to families and their children. (bold added)…
Aug 14
The Consequences of Not Planning

The Consequences of Not Planning

The consequences of not planning can be expensive financially, emotionally, and personally. So many people avoid estate planning for one reason or another. Before you decide against planning or to delay planning, you need to understand the…
Aug 7
Imagine a Pill

Imagine a Pill

Imagine there’s a pill that takes away your stress about the future and allows you to live life more freely. Your life is now so much better because it’s so much easier to achieve your goals. A pill that provides other…

Rank this Week: 792

DeWitt Law Firm, PLLC Blog

Covers estate planning, elder law, and probate.

http://www.dewittlawar.com/blog

Aug 15
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late For Your Estate

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late For Your Estate

I was reading the article Estate Planning Before Tragedy Strikes (http://www.palisadeshudson.com/2017/08/estate-planning-before-tragedy-strikes/) and found this quote to be of particular importance to families and their children. (bold added)…
Aug 14
The Consequences of Not Planning

The Consequences of Not Planning

The consequences of not planning can be expensive financially, emotionally, and personally. So many people avoid estate planning for one reason or another. Before you decide against planning or to delay planning, you need to understand the…
Aug 7
Imagine a Pill

Imagine a Pill

Imagine there’s a pill that takes away your stress about the future and allows you to live life more freely. A pill that makes sure you and your family are taken care of. Your life is so much better because it’s so much…

Rank this Week: 1635

Digital Hereinafter

Legal practice blog with a focus on solo-small estate planning firm practice. By the Law Office of Smilie G. Rogers, PLLC.

http://www.maineestateattorney.com

May 30
SJC rules on Nadeau and Daley Case

SJC rules on Nadeau and Daley Case

See https://mirickoconnelltrustsandestateslawblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/30/sjc-rules-on-nadeau-and-daley-cases/.
May 30
Planning for Pet

Planning for Pet

I was recently quoted in the Bangor Daily News in an article A Trust fund for a pooch? From time to time I do have clients interested in planning for their pets though it is not a frequent request. Thankfully ……
Feb 23
Age 70 1/2 Confusion for Retirement Account

Age 70 1/2 Confusion for Retirement Account

This article from the Slott Report, https://www.irahelp.com/slottreport/age-70-%C2%BD-confusion-retirement-accounts, concisely explains the rules regarding when you have to take your first Required Minimum Distribution. Besides the Slott…

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Duffy Law Office

Covers estate planning and elder law in Iowa.

http://www.duffylawoffice.com/blog/

Dec 14
Trusts and the Estate Tax

Trusts and the Estate Tax

Last week, we told you about what the Presidential candidates are proposing to do with the estate tax. This week, we want to tell you that regardless of what the estate tax is now or what it will be in the future, there are certain estate…
Dec 14
Attorneys Want to Help

Attorneys Want to Help

One of the most difficult things for most attorneys to deal with is meeting with potential clients, hearing their stories, and having to say, “I’m sorry. I cannot help you.” The popular image of attorneys is that they are in…
Dec 14
Attend a Free Estate Planning Seminar

Attend a Free Estate Planning Seminar

Studies show that most people have not executed all the necessary estate planning documents. A lack of information can lead to procrastination, because many people do not know why planning is importance. Others recognize the need, but they…

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Edwards Elder Law, P.A. Blog

Covers assisted living, elder law, estate planning, and long term care.

http://www.edwardselderlaw.com/blog/

Nov 14
November Is National Family Caregivers Month

November Is National Family Caregivers Month

Caring for a family member can sometimes feel like a roller coaster ride. It can deepen the bond you have with your loved one, but it can also be physically and emotionally draining. Caregivers are usually so busy giving care that they…
Oct 24
When Did You Last Update Your Durable Power of Attorney?

When Did You Last Update Your Durable Power of Attorney?

Twice in the past few weeks we have had clients come in with durable powers of attorney that are more than 10 years old. The durable power of attorney is the legal document that states who you want to handle your non-medical affairs if…
Oct 17
The Florida Medicaid Programs Are Different For Assisted Living and Nursing Home Care

The Florida Medicaid Programs Are Different For Assisted Living and Nursing Home Care

When a loved one needs assistance paying for the costs of long-term care, many families look to the Medicaid programs to provide that assistance. The FL Medicaid programs are available to provide the safety net these families seek, but…

Rank this Week: 481

Elder Law Office of David Wingate,…

Elder Law Office of David Wingate, LLC

Covers elder law, assisted living facilities, estate planning, and nursing homes.

http://blog.davidwingate.com/

Mar 8
Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning - 2015 What Will Happen? (Contd)

Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning - 2015 What Will Happen? (Contd)

Related proposals pertaining to qualified plans and individual retirement accounts. In addition, the Green Book includes the following proposals that pertain to qualified plans and IRAs: A limit on the total accrual of retirement benefits by…
Mar 7
Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning - 2015 What Will Happen? (Contd)

Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning - 2015 What Will Happen? (Contd)

Sales, exchanges and “comparable transactions” with grantor trusts. The Obama Administration would attempt to address the disconnect between the income tax rules and the estate tax rules that apply to intentionally defective grantor…
Mar 7
Social Security Ups Disability Safeguard

Social Security Ups Disability Safeguard

The Social Security Administration is expanding a program nationally to help bar criminals from controlling benefits on behalf of individuals with disabilities and the elderly. The program originally launched as a pilot in the…

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Elder Law Prof Blog

Edited by Kim Dayton, Rebecca C. Morgan and Katherine C. Pearson.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/elder_law/

Aug 22
DOJ Webinar Financial Exploitation in the Context of Guardianships and Other Legal Arrangement

DOJ Webinar Financial Exploitation in the Context of Guardianships and Other Legal Arrangement

Mark your calendars for September 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. edt. DOJ's Elder Justice Initiative will be hosting another in its series of webinars on elder abuse. More information and registration for Financial Exploitation in the Context of…
Aug 21
Affordable & Accessible Community-Based Housing for Vulnerable Adult

Affordable & Accessible Community-Based Housing for Vulnerable Adult

A new publication is available from the National Academies Press. Developing Affordable and Accessible Community-Based Housing for Vulnerable Adults: PROCEEDINGS OF A WORKSHOP is available for download as a pdf or for purchase as a print…
Aug 20
Hospice Compare

Hospice Compare

CMS has announced the release of the Hospice Compare website. Here's the information from the Medicare website: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is working diligently to make healthcare quality information more…

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Estate Law Canada

Covers estate planning topics, trusts, probate, Enduring Powers of Attorney, health care directives, incapacity issues and elder law. By Lynne Butler.

http://estatelawcanada.blogspot.com/

Aug 21
How to close online accounts and services when someone die

How to close online accounts and services when someone die

Executors, you will thank me for this one. I'm attaching a link to one of the most useful articles I've seen in a long time. It lists in alphabetical order about 180 different digital accounts and plans, with instructions on how to close…
Aug 19
I'm shocked at what my lawyer charged me for estate work - what can I do?

I'm shocked at what my lawyer charged me for estate work - what can I do?

Unfortunately, legal services are expensive. This reader wrote to me about his situation in which he was taken surprise by his lawyer's bill. Is the bill reasonable? It depends. Can he do something about it? Probably. Below is his question…
Aug 17
The Law Show: Practical tips and how-tos for executors and beneficiarie

The Law Show: Practical tips and how-tos for executors and beneficiarie

This week's (August 17, 2017) episode of The Law Show is online! This week we are talking about several practical tips and how-tos that executors and beneficiaries need to know. The idea behind it is that executors know they are supposed to…

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Estate of Confusion

Covers developments in estate planning and wealth transfer taxes. By Hani Sarji.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/hanisarji/

Jan 5
More Estate Tax Changes Could Follow Fiscal Cliff Deal

More Estate Tax Changes Could Follow Fiscal Cliff Deal

News bites might leave you hungry for details about the estate tax and the other wealth transfer taxes. This post aims to answer your questions and serve as a useful resource.
Jan 5
More Estate Tax Changes Could Follow Fiscal Cliff Deal

More Estate Tax Changes Could Follow Fiscal Cliff Deal

News bites might leave you hungry for details about the estate tax and the other wealth transfer taxes. This post aims to answer your questions and serve as a useful resource.
Jun 30
California Joins Majority Of States In Recognizing Tort — Intentional Interference With Expected Inheritance

California Joins Majority Of States In Recognizing Tort — Intentional Interference With Expected Inheritance

In Beckwith v. Dahl (May 3, 2012), the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, joined the majority of states in recognizing the tort of intentional interference with expected inheritance (IIEI). “[I]t is time to officially…

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Estate Planning and Asset…

Estate Planning and Asset Protection

By Winblad Law PLLC. Addresses estate plans for Oklahoma residents.

http://winbladlaw.com/blog/

Feb 15
How to Apply for Medicaid Nursing Home or Nursing Care Benefit

How to Apply for Medicaid Nursing Home or Nursing Care Benefit

Applying for Medicaid can be confusing. Worse, doing it wrong or at the wrong time may result in the delay or denial of benefits.
Feb 9
Is a Tithe or Giving to the Church a Medicaid No No?

Is a Tithe or Giving to the Church a Medicaid No No?

Medicaid coverage was denied a woman who faithfully gave to the Church for years. DHS issued a notice that she would be penalized in the form of a delay in coverage due to her giving. However, on appeal she prevailed. Her tithing was not a…
Dec 27
Protecting Special Needs Children from Predator

Protecting Special Needs Children from Predator

Failing to provide for an individual with a special need may render them vulnerable to predators. A recent case describes how a boyfriend took part in drug use that left a daughter with severe brain damage. Later after her mom died, he…

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Estate Planning and Elder Law Blog

Covers estate planning, elder law, and probate topics in New York. By the Law Offices of Roman Aminov.

http://www.aminovlaw.com

Jul 4
Step-up in Basis: Is There Tax on the Sale of Inherited Real Estate?

Step-up in Basis: Is There Tax on the Sale of Inherited Real Estate?

As an estate planning and probate attorney, I am often involved in the sale of real estate that my clients inherited and have to deal with a very important question: “will my client have to pay capital gains tax on the sale”? As a…
Jul 4
Step-up in Basis: Is There Tax on the Sale of Inherited Real Estate?

Step-up in Basis: Is There Tax on the Sale of Inherited Real Estate?

As an estate planning and probate attorney, I am often involved in the sale of real estate that my clients inherited and have to deal with a very important question: “will my client have to pay capital gains tax on the sale”? As a…
May 14
3 Estate Planning Steps for New Parent

3 Estate Planning Steps for New Parent

Few joys in life match that of being a new parent. The moment your child is born, a tectonic shift takes place which makes even the most easygoing person lose sleep over their child’s future. The sense of optimism and hope parents feel…

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Estate Planning Blog

Covering estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, and veteran's benefits in Virginia. By Hook Law Center.

http://www.hooklawcenter.com/blog/

Aug 17
Preventing Dementia and Cognitive Decline

Preventing Dementia and Cognitive Decline

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NAS) have recently published a report which indicates that it may be possible to prevent dementia and age-related cognitive decline. Just seven years ago, scientists were unwilling…
Aug 11
Beware of Public Benefits: The Cautionary Tale of Overpayment

Beware of Public Benefits: The Cautionary Tale of Overpayment

Recently, I have seen an increase in the number of notices from the Social Security Administration and the Department of Medical Assistance Services relating to benefits received by a person not eligible to receive benefits any longer due to…
Aug 7
The Importance of Re-evaluating Your Estate Plan

The Importance of Re-evaluating Your Estate Plan

For decades, estate planners have drafted estate plans around the federal estate tax, looking for ways to minimize or avoid the payment of estate taxes on death. Because the estate tax exemption amount was as low as $600,000 as recently as…

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Estate Planning Blog

Provides estate planning thoughts, news and planning ideas. By Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP.

http://www.gilfix.com/blog/

Jul 27
Mark Gilfix Discusses Estate Planning With the Star of the Investigation Discovery Show, “Reasonable Doubt”, Melissa Lewkowicz

Mark Gilfix Discusses Estate Planning With the Star of the Investigation Discovery Show, “Reasonable Doubt”, Melissa Lewkowicz

Mark Gilfix recently sat down in the offices of criminal defense attorney, and cable TV star, Melissa Lewkowicz, to discuss the 3 key estate planning documents that every American needs. Watch the Facebook video below. You can watch Melissa…
Jul 7
Why a durable power of attorney is a valuable estate planning tool

Why a durable power of attorney is a valuable estate planning tool

A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) allows an individual to give a designated person — known as an “attorney in fact” — authority to sign documents and act on their behalf. The legal document is particularly beneficial…
Jun 9
California couple’s eviction highlights dangers of elderly financial abuse

California couple’s eviction highlights dangers of elderly financial abuse

The elderly can be vulnerable to various forms of elder abuse, one of which is financial exploitation. Financial exploitation involves unauthorized use of an elderly person’s finances or property, either by a family member, caregiver or…

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Family Fortress Estate Planning…

Family Fortress Estate Planning Blog

Covers Colorado estate planning and elder law. By Schlender & Stone.

http://www.schlenderlaw.com/blog

Jul 30
Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement

Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement

Do you feel comfortable with your retirement plan? If you’re a small business owner the answer to that question is probably no. In fact, according to this report by Jules H.
Jul 30
Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement

Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement

Do you feel comfortable with your retirement plan? If you’re a small business owner the answer to that question is probably no. In fact, according to this report by Jules H.
Jul 28
Not Just Estate Tax Anymore

Not Just Estate Tax Anymore

Anyone who has been following our blog knows that the expiring Bush tax cuts (including the repeal of the estate tax this year and the tax’s reinstatement next year) have given lawmakers no end of trouble as they struggle and debate—and…

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Fiduciary Folio

Covers fiduciary (wills, estates, entity representations) law, particularly as applied in the State of Georgia. By Tanner Pittman.

http://www.tannerpittmanlaw.com/blog-fiduciary-folio.html

Feb 19
Avvo Q&A: "Can dad put me on the deed?"

Avvo Q&A: "Can dad put me on the deed?"

I will begin syndicating the responses I give to certain estate and probate questions posted on the advice website Avvo. We begin with a question regarding estate planning. I'll place the question here and then my answer after the "read…
Feb 17
A "power of appointment" - what is that?

A "power of appointment" - what is that?

The Georgia Supreme Court recently handed down the case of Smith v. Ashford (full text below the break), in which it dealt with a testator's use of a "power of appointment."What is a power of appointment? In estate-planning parlance, a…
Jul 6
Myers v. Myers: Executor may not run estate as his personal busine

Myers v. Myers: Executor may not run estate as his personal busine

The Georgia Supreme Court handed down the probate case of Myers, Executor v. Myers, today. In some ways, the case is an unremarkable example of an executor using an estate as a cash cow for his personal expenditures and, among other…

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Fink Rosner Ershow-Levenberg Blog

Covers disability and social security, elder law, and VA benefits.

https://blog.finkrosnerershow-levenberg.com

Aug 13
Please! Set up that QIT before filing the Medicaid application!

Please! Set up that QIT before filing the Medicaid application!

“What on earth is a QIT?” Under the New Jersey Medicaid program, there are some extra hoops to jump through when the applicant’s gross monthly income from all sources exceeds $2,205.00. This number is colloquially referred…
Aug 8
Estate Recovery and Medicaid Lien

Estate Recovery and Medicaid Lien

“If I go into a nursing home, will the State take my house?” This is a commonly-asked question. The answer is “No, but …” If a person applies for long-term care Medicaid benefits, his available assets have to be…
Jul 20
Upcoming Live Seminar: Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid

Upcoming Live Seminar: Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid

Lauren Marinaro will present at an upcoming National Business Institute live seminar: Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Molly Pitcher Inn 88 Riverside Ave…

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Florida Elder Law and Estate…

Florida Elder Law and Estate Planning

Provides news and views on current topics in elder law, estate planning, wills and trusts, caregiver issues, probate and estate administration, Medicaid and Veterans benefits, other issues of importance to seniors and their families. By Joseph S. Karp.

http://karplaw.blogspot.com/

Aug 22
Luxe Living for Seniors a New Trend

Luxe Living for Seniors a New Trend

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Aug 19
Forgotten about a financial asset? How to reclaim it

Forgotten about a financial asset? How to reclaim it

Even the most frugal and diligent among us can forget about fragments of our financial lives as the years pile up, we move, paperwork accumulates and gets misplaced or thrown out. These forgotten fragments include bank accounts of various…
Aug 14
Estate of Star Wars' Carrie Fisher goes to probate

Estate of Star Wars' Carrie Fisher goes to probate

Carrie Fisher, daughter of the late actress Debbie Reynolds and crooner Eddie Fisher, died from a heart attack on December 27 at age 60. Her mother, legendary movie star Debbie Reynolds, died the following day. Mother and daughter had been…

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Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, taxes, elder law, business law and employment law issues. By Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC.

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

Jul 10
Probate and Long Term Health Care

Probate and Long Term Health Care

Most seniors do their best to prepare for the unfortunate, inevitable, outcome that one day they will pass away. They create their will, and with painstaking detail allocate their hard-earned money and assets to spouses, children,…
May 25
Alzheimer’s disease: Facts versus fiction

Alzheimer’s disease: Facts versus fiction

The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States is growing rapidly. So, too, are the number of myths surrounding the disease and other forms of dementia. Let’s begin by looking at what we do know about…
May 22
Fair and Equal Estate Planning

Fair and Equal Estate Planning

Is Equal Fair with Estate Planning? Most of our clients want to treat their children fairly and equally. Splitting assets equally among the children may be easy, but is it fair? When dividing assets, it is often important to determine…

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Florida Special Needs Law Blog

Providing insight and commentary on SSI, special needs trusts, and Medicaid. By David Lillesand.

http://www.floridaspecialneedslaw.com/

Aug 24
Doctors quitting Medicare?

Doctors quitting Medicare?

DOCTORS QUIT? Is the Wall Street Journal becoming Faux News? As Judy Lieberman of the Columbia Journalism Review reported on August 12th, the Wall Street Journal had printed a story called "More Doctors Steer Clear of Medicare: Some Doctors…
Aug 24
Doctors quitting Medicare?

Doctors quitting Medicare?

DOCTORS QUIT? Is the Wall Street Journal becoming Faux News? As Judy Lieberman of the Columbia Journalism Review reported on August 12th, the Wall Street Journal had printed a story called “More Doctors Steer Clear of Medicare: Some…
Aug 13
ObamaCare and Special Needs Trust

ObamaCare and Special Needs Trust

The Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) has tremendous implications for our practice, primarily negative, but is a huge boon to planning for persons with disabilities who have been shut out of the private insurance…

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German Law Group Blog

Covers estate planning.

http://www.germanlawgroup.com/

May 30
Which Type of IRA is Right for You?

Which Type of IRA is Right for You?

Previously, retirement planning focused on an employer sponsored pension and Social Security retirement benefits. The concept of lifetime employment, however, is largely a thing of the past, which also makes pensions a thing of the past.…
May 25
The Need for Medicaid Planning

The Need for Medicaid Planning

Estate planning should involve more than simply deciding how your estate assets will be distributed upon your death. In fact, a well thought out estate plan should also protect, and help grow, those assets while you are alive and ensure that…
May 23
The Guardianship Proce

The Guardianship Proce

If you are an adult child, one of the most painful moments in your lifetime will be when you realize your mother or father is no longer able to safely care for himself/herself. Whether the cause is physical injury, Alzheimer’s, or the…

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Goldstein, Rosen & Rassos LLP Blog

Covers wills & estates, real estate and corporate law.

http://www.grrlaw.ca/law-blog.html

May 14
Divorce Considerations on Estate Planning in Ontario

Divorce Considerations on Estate Planning in Ontario

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May 14
Divorce Considerations on Estate Planning in Ontario

Divorce Considerations on Estate Planning in Ontario

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Apr 8
Digital Asset Planning in the News!

Digital Asset Planning in the News!

This post is to draw attention to recent television appearances by Brian Sweigman, who was invited to speak on CTV News and BNN's "The Close" about Ontario law and Digital Estate Planning. We are very proud and hopefully this will…

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Hauptman and Hauptman, P.C. Blog

Covers guardianship, Medicaid, probate and estate administration.

http://www.hauptmanlaw.com/blog

Aug 20
Estate Planning for Your Pet (Part 1)

Estate Planning for Your Pet (Part 1)

Everyone loves their pet. We spend millions in pet products and vet bills each year and that number seems to increase every year. A…
Aug 14
Health Care Directives and HIPAA Release

Health Care Directives and HIPAA Release

It’s a common mistake, confusing a health care directive and a HIPAA release. Both are necessary but they are not identical. First let’s look at a health care…
Aug 6
Medicaid’s Confusing Treatment of Trusts (Part 2)

Medicaid’s Confusing Treatment of Trusts (Part 2)

Last week I wrote about trusts and how they are treated by Medicaid. Specifically, I am talking about irrevocable trusts. Most people…

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