Medicare Part B Late Enrollment Penalty–Waiver Could be Available
Medicare is offering relief from penalties for certain Medicare beneficiaries who enrolled in Medicare Part A and had coverage through the individual marketplace. For a…
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Tax Concerns When Creating a Trust
Most of us are cautious when it comes to taxes. We don’t want to pay more that we should, and we most certainly do not…
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 of the cost. But an…
Compare Proposals to Replace The Affordable Care Act
“President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have committed to repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). How do their replacement proposals compare to…
6 Things to Consider Before Making a Gift to Grandchildren
Grandparents often are particularly generous to grandchildren as they see their family’s legacy continuing on to a new generation. In many cases, grandparents feel they…
3 Keys to Proving Age Discrimination
As baby boomers continue to work past retirement age, age discrimination lawsuits are becoming more common. Two out of three workers between ages 45 and…
The Difference Between Home Health Care and Non-Medical Home Care Services
As a caregiver, you may be exploring your options as to what kind of help will be best suited for you and your loved ones’ needs. …
Medicaid Cuts are Targeted Under the American Health Care Act
The following article by Valerie Peterson, J.D. CEO of ElderCounsel is the most up-to-date status of President Trump’s repeal and replace efforts for the ACA: On…
The Estate Planning SOLUTION: The 3 Step Strategy
We received a newsletter not long ago that introducing 3 steps to Estate Planning. These steps come from the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys Incorporated, obviously…
How to Pay for Assisted Living
The national average rate for assisted living is $3,628 per month, according to Genworth’s 2016 Cost of Care Survey. No matter what your socio-economic status,…
New Rules Will Make It Harder to Qualify for Long-Term Care Help From the VA
The Veteran’s Administration (VA) offers a pension benefit to low-income veterans (or their spouses) who are in nursing homes or who need help at home…
Two Things Your Will Won’t Do
We had talked about everything else and now the obvious. “I can help you with all of your planning for your estate and end of…