Don’t Wait Too Long to Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance
The older you get, the harder it is to qualify for long-term care insurance. If you are interested in buying this insurance, it is better to act sooner rather than later.
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How Long Will You Live? Four Life Expectancy Calculators
How much you need for retirement depends a great deal on how long you expect to live. There are now many Web-based calculators that can give you an idea of your life expectancy.
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Aretha Franklin’s Lack of a Will Could Cause Huge Problems
According to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, opening up her estate to public scrutiny and unnecessary costs and uncertainty.
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Fear of Losing Home to Medicaid Contributed to Elder Abuse Case
A family's fear of losing their home to Medicaid may have contributed to a severe case of elder abuse. It all could have been avoided if they had consulted with an attorney.
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Proposed New Medicare Payment System May Affect Beneficiaries
Medicare is proposing a new flat rate reimbursement system for doctors who treat Medicare patients. Some worry that the plan may cause fewer doctors to accept Medicare.
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Lawsuit Alleges Assisted Living Facilities Discriminate Against Wheelchair Users
A lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed.
DetailsWhere’s My New Medicare Card? How to Find Out the Status
The federal government has begun mailing new Medicare cards to 59 million Americans. You should keep track of when your new card will arrive and contact Medicare if you don't receive it.
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Momentous Life Events Prompt Estate Plan Review
One of the most commonly asked questions we hear from our estate planning clients is “How often should I update my estate plan?” As a general rule, our recommendation is that – no matter your age or your health – you should review your plan every two to three years, and more frequently if you…
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Lessons Learned from Barbara Bush’s End-of-Life Decisions
While Barbara Bush’s family recently made public her decision to pursue “comfort care” at the end of her life, it is estimated that nearly two out of three Americans do not have a health care directive in place. According to an April 2018 Forbes article, “This is no surprise to those who knew Mrs. Bush…
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Medicare Extends Deadline for Relief from Part B Penalties
Medicare is extending its offer of relief from penalties for certain Medicare beneficiaries who failed to sign up for Medicare Part B because they had coverage through the individual insurance marketplace.
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