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    • Kristen Prull Moonan
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Category Archives: News

Discovery of Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Wills Throws Her Estate Into Turmoil

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonMay 31, 2019

Legendary singer Aretha Franklin was thought to have died without a will, but the recent discovery of handwritten documents is calling that into question.

Protecting Your House from Medicaid Estate Recovery

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonMay 30, 2019

After a Medicaid recipient dies, the state must attempt to recoup from his or her estate whatever benefits it paid for the recipient’s care. There are steps you can take to protect your home.

Medicare’s Different Treatment of the Two Main Post-Hospital Care Options

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonMay 29, 2019

Hospital patients who need additional care after being discharged from the hospital are usually sent to either an inpatient rehabilitation facility or a skilled nursing facility, and Medicare offers very different coverage for each.

Tips on Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonMay 24, 2019

Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs, so ensuring their long-term welfare can be tricky.

Drafting a Power of Attorney that Lessens the Chances of Abuse

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonMay 21, 2019

While it isn’t possible to entirely prevent the possibility of power of attorney abuse, there are steps you can take in drafting a power of attorney to greatly reduce the chances.  

What Happens to Your Debts When You Die?

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonMay 21, 2019

When you die, your debts do not expire with you. Most debt still needs to be paid off, if possible, although who is responsible for paying the debt depends on the type of debt, and some assets are protected.

How to Contest a Will

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonMay 21, 2019

If you believe a loved one’s will is not valid, you may be able to contest it. But proving a will is invalid is difficult and this process should be undertaken only if you are sure there is something wrong.

How to Fight a Nursing Home Discharge

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonApril 26, 2019

Once a resident is settled in a nursing home, being told to leave can be very traumatic. Nursing homes are required to follow certain procedures before discharging a resident, so it is important to know your rights. 

Medicare Beneficiaries Need to Know the Difference Between a Wellness Visit and a Physical

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonApril 26, 2019

Medicare covers preventative care services, including an annual wellness visit. But confusing a wellness visit with a physical could be very costly. 

Maximizing Social Security Survivor’s Benefits

NewsBy Moonan | StrattonApril 26, 2019

Social Security survivor’s benefits provide a safety net to widows and widowers. But to get the most out of the benefit, you need to know the right time to claim. 

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