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    • Kristen Prull Moonan
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    • Kimberly Aguiar
    • Alexia King
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    • Estate Planning
    • Probate and Estate/Trust Administration
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Category Archives: News

Most Are Taking Social Security at the Wrong Time

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonOctober 15, 2019

A new report finds that almost no retirees are making financially optimal decisions about when to take Social Security and are losing out on an average of more than $100,000 per household in the process.

What to Look for When Buying an Annuity

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonOctober 15, 2019

An annuity can be a useful tool for long-term care planning, but annuities are also complex financial products that are hard to understand. If purchasing an annuity, you need to consider your options carefully. 

Avoid Disagreements Between Your Power of Attorney Holder and Health Care Proxy

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonOctober 15, 2019

A durable power of attorney and a health care proxy are two very important estate planning documents. Because the individuals chosen will have to coordinate your care, it is important to pick two people who will get along.

Estate Planning When You Have a Stepfamily

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonOctober 15, 2019

Ideally, when a second marriage joins two families together, it should be a joyous occasion that creates one bigger family unit. Unfortunately, it too often also creates inheritance fights between stepparents and children.

What Is a Trust Protector and When Might You Need One?

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonSeptember 12, 2019

A trust protector is someone who is appointed to watch over a trust that will be in effect for a long time and ensure that it is not adversely affected by any changes in the law or circumstances.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren May Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonSeptember 12, 2019

Raising a grandchild can be tough financially, but grandparents in this situation should be aware that there is a tax credit available that could help them. 

Medicaid’s Asset Transfer Rules

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonSeptember 12, 2019

In order to be eligible for Medicaid, you cannot have transferred assets recently. Congress does not want you to move into a nursing home on Monday, give all your money to your children (or whomever) on Tuesday, and qualify for Medicaid on Wednesday.

New Rule May Make It Harder for Medicare Beneficiaries to Receive Home Care

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonSeptember 12, 2019

It may become harder for Medicare beneficiaries to find home health care due to a new rule. Although the rule changes the way home health care providers are reimbursed, it could affect patient care as well. 

Will My Advance Directive Work in Another State?

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonSeptember 12, 2019

If you move to a different state or split your time between one or more states, you should make sure your advance directive is valid in all the states you frequent.

Who Can Serve as Executor?

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonSeptember 12, 2019

One important reason to have a will is to be able to name your executor (also called a personal representative). An executor is the person responsible for managing the administration of your estate after you die.

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