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    • Kristen Prull Moonan
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    • Alexia King
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    • Estate Planning
    • Probate and Estate/Trust Administration
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Daily Archives: February 18, 2022

Incentive Trusts: Ensuring That an Inheritance Will Be Well Spent

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonFebruary 18, 2022

Some parents, fearful of how a large inheritance will affect their heirs, set up what are known as “incentive trusts” that ensure that the trust funds support positive behavior and discourage unproductive activities. 

You Can Just Say No: Declining to Act as an Agent Under a Power of Attorney

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonFebruary 18, 2022

Acting as an agent under a power of attorney is a big responsibility and it isn’t something everyone can take on. It is possible to resign or refuse the position.

How to Give Gifts to Your Grandchildren

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonFebruary 18, 2022

Gifting assets to your grandchildren can do more than help your descendants get a good start in life — it can also reduce the size of your estate and the tax that will be due upon your death.

How Much Should a Trustee Be Compensated?

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonFebruary 18, 2022

Serving as a trustee of a trust can be a huge responsibility, so trustees are entitled to compensation for their work. The amount of compensation depends on the type of trustee and the complexity of the trust. 

What Happens to a Medicaid Recipient If the Community Spouse Dies First?

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonFebruary 18, 2022

When one spouse is in a nursing home and applying for Medicaid, planning has to take into account the possibility that the spouse who is not in the nursing home (called the “community spouse”) may pass away first.

Worsening Nursing Home Staffing Crisis Taking Devastating Toll on Residents-Families-Hospitals

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonFebruary 18, 2022

Overwhelmed by the stress of long hours, low pay and exposure to the COVID-19 virus, nursing home workers are quitting in record numbers. The labor hemorrhage has turned what was already a chronic staffing problem into a full-blown crisis.

You Can Now Compare Nursing Homes on Staff Turnover Rates and Weekend Help

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonFebruary 18, 2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that it will add data on staff turnover rates and weekend staffing levels to its Care Compare website, giving consumers another tool when choosing a nursing home. 

When Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent?

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonFebruary 18, 2022

If a loved one is experiencing memory loss or suddenly making poor decisions, you may want the court to appoint a guardian, which requires a declaration of incompetence.  

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