Decisions to Make for Your Power of Attorney
A power of attorney may seem like a simple document, but there are several important decisions that need to be made when creating one.
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Hiring a Caregiver: Should You Employ One Yourself or Go Through an Agency?
Many families will eventually have to hire a caregiver to look after an aging relative. There are two main ways to hire someone: directly or through a home health agency.
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In 2022, Social Security Beneficiaries Will See the Biggest Increase in 39 Years
Rising inflation due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic means that in 2022, Social Security benefits will go up 5.9 percent, the sharpest upsurge since 1983.
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How to Use Intrafamily Loans as Part of Your Estate Plan
When interest rates are low, intrafamily loans can be a good way to assist children with purchasing a house or a family business, and in certain circumstances they can be used to gift money to the next generation.
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Make Sure Your Estate Plan and Other Essential Documents Are Safe from Disasters
In the event you lose your house in a natural disaster or through another calamity, it is important that your estate planning and other important documents are beyond reach and easily retrievable.
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Medicaid’s Attempt to Ensure the Healthy Spouse Has Enough Income: The MMMNA
When most of a couple’s income is in the name of the spouse who is receiving Medicaid, the spouse remaining in the community may wonder what he or she will live on. Medicaid has created some protections for the community spouse.
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It’s Medicare Open Enrollment Time: Is Your Plan Still Working for You?
Every year during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15 to December 7, Medicare gives beneficiaries a window of opportunity to shop around and determine if their current Medicare plan is still the best one for them.
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Can a Marriage Be Annulled After One Spouse’s Death?
Marriage is supposed to be “until death do us part,” but after one spouse dies, is it possible to have the marriage annulled? It can be done, but only in certain circumstances.
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How Do I File for a Guardianship?
In most states, anyone interested in the well-being of an individual who may be incapacitated – called the “proposed ward” — can request a guardianship for that person.
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Medicaid’s Home Care Waivers Can Help You Avoid a Nursing Home, But the Line May Be Long
The federal government can grant “waivers” to states allowing them to expand Medicaid to include home and community-based services. The downside is that states can limit home care and the wait can be long.
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