Nursing Home Costs Rise Sharply in 2017
The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455 a year, up […]
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Be Aware of the Kiddie Tax Before Leaving an IRA to Children
Grandparents may be tempted to leave an IRA to a grandchild because children have a low tax rate, but the
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Why You Should Use a Lawyer for Medicaid Planning?
Many seniors and their families don’t use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they’re afraid
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It’s August, So It Must Be Make-a-Will Month!
So August is National Make-a-Will Month. Who knew? Getting a will isn’t the most pleasant of tasks, and consequently, too
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How Medicare and Employer Coverage Coordinate
Medicare benefits start at age 65, but many people continue working past that age, either by choice or need. It
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Take These Three Steps When Your Child Turns 18
Up until your child reaches 18, you are absolutely entitled to access your child’s medical records and to make decisions
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Are Trusts Still Useful If the Estate Tax Is Repealed?
With Republicans in control of Congress and the presidency, there is talk of eliminating the federal estate tax. In 2017
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What Is a Life Estate?
The phrase “life estate” often comes up in discussions of estate and Medicaid planning, but what exactly does it mean?
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Long-Term Care Coverage for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides health care benefits to veterans. The plan covers a number of health
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