Will Medicare Cover a Coronavirus Vaccine?
With the coronavirus pandemic disrupting life across the United States, the only way for the country to return to normal is an effective vaccine. When a vaccine is available, Medicare will cover the cost.
Caregiver Contracts: How to Pay a Family Member for Care
Although many people are willing to voluntarily care for a parent or loved one without any promise of compensation, entering into a caregiver contract with a family member can have many benefits.
Transferring Assets to Qualify for Medicaid
Transferring assets to qualify for Medicaid can make you ineligible for benefits for a period of time. Before making any transfers, you need to be aware of the consequences.
When Buying a Medigap Policy, It Really Pays to Shop Around
Medigap policies that supplement Medicare’s basic coverage can cost vastly different amounts, depending on the company selling the policy, according to a new study. The findings highlight the importance of shopping around before purchasing a policy.
May Someone With Dementia Sign a Will?
Millions of people are affected by dementia, and unfortunately many of them do not have all their estate planning affairs in order before the symptoms start.
Make Sure Your Beneficiary Designations Match Your Estate Plan
Many types of property and investments pass outside of probate and allow you to designate who will receive them after your death. It is important that these designations are kept up to date and are consistent with the rest of your estate plan.
5 Ways Your Will Can Become Useless, Or Close to It
Is having an out-of-date will better than having no will at all? While wills do not have expiration dates, certain changes can render them useless.
Introducing: QuickPlan for Expedited Estate Planning
QuickPlan is here. We are offering expedited estate planning services for a limited number of clients each month. Our QuickPlan service will move you through the estate planning process quickly so you can remove “will” or “trust” from your to-do list. This service is primarily intended for health care providers, first responders (police/fire) and others workers…
Partners Selected for RI Monthly Excellence in Law
Our partners, Kristen Moonan and Amy Stratton, are honored to be recognized by Rhode Island Monthly’s Excellence in the Law listing for the second year in a row! They were each noted for excellence in the category of “Wills, Trusts and Estates.” Rhode Island’s top attorneys are chosen to receive the Rhode Island Monthly honor…
How to Avoid Problems as a Trustee
Being a trustee is a big responsibility and if you don’t perform your duties properly, you could be personally liable. That’s why it’s important to hire the right people to guide you in this important role.