Medicaid Protections for the Healthy Spouse
Medicaid law provides special protections for the spouses of Medicaid applicants to make sure the spouses have the minimum support […]
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How Long Does an Executor’s Job Take?
Being the executor of an estate can be a time-consuming job, depending on the size and complexity of the estate. While a simple estate can take a few months and not require a huge time commitment, if there are problems, the job can drag on for years.
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Beware of Non-Lawyers Offering Medicaid Planning Advice
Applying for Medicaid is a highly technical and complex process.
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Claiming Social Security Benefits at Age 70
If you are about to turn 70, congratulations on reaching a big milestone. And if you also have delayed claiming Social Security retirement benefits up till now, you are joining a select group — only 6.5 percent of Social Security recipients put off collecting their benefits.
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Medicaid’s “Snapshot” Date and Its Crucial Impact on a Couple’s Financial Picture
Medicaid agencies must pick a date to use to analyze the applicant’s assets. The date that the agency chooses can affect how much money the applicant must spend down before qualifying for benefits and how much a spouse is able to keep.
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Four Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Digital Estate
Whether or not we spend half our lives responding to devices, we all transact a lot of our daily business online.
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What Is a Special Needs Trust?
Planning by parents can make all the difference in the life of a child with a disability, as well as that of his or her siblings who may be left with the responsibility for caretaking, on top of their own careers and caring for their own families.
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Things to Remember at Tax Time
Tax day, which is Tuesday, April 19 in 2022, is approaching and it is time to begin crossing T’s and dotting I’s in preparation for paying taxes.
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The Benefits of Including an LLC as Part of Your Estate Plan
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are an important tool for small business owners, but they can also be useful in estate
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