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Understanding the Probate Process
Read moreUnderstanding the Probate Process With or Without a Will Most people have heard of the probate process, which takes place in probate court. And, they know that it is something that happens after someone passes away. Unfortunately, fewer people know that it can be a long and complicated process. It can sometimes take months, or […]
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What is the Probate Process?
Read moreWhat is the Probate Process? What is probate anyway? Probate is the legal process for authenticating a deceased person’s will, reviewing their assets, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing what remains to their inheritors. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a valid will’s executor to administer the probate process. In the […]
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Estate Planning vs. Elder Law
Read moreEstate Planning and Elder Law What’s the Difference? As you start to plan for your future, both in terms of financial affairs and health care needs, you may wonder what estate planning and elder law entail. How do they differ? Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of […]
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Medicaid Planning Protects Your Home
Read moreMedicaid Planning Protects Your Home From Rising Health Care Costs and Capital Gains Your most valuable property may be your home, which is true for many people. You want your children to inherit that value when you pass. However, you are also concerned about planning for the future, declining health, and the potential need for […]
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Avoiding the Medicaid Penalty
Read moreAvoiding the Medicaid Penalty Individuals must meet the threshold requirements of limited income and assets to receive federal assistance through the Medicaid program for nursing home care, assisted living, in-home care, or adult foster care. As a result of these rules, many candidates give away their money and resources to qualify. However, there is a […]
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Qualifying for Medicaid
Read moreQualifying for Medicaid: Avoiding the Five Year Look Back Penalty Period Nearly everyone will need long-term care at some point in their lives, so planning is vital. While we cannot predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and financial crisis to help reduce the stress […]
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Medicaid Crisis Planning
Read moreWhen is Medicaid Crisis Planning Appropriate We are all getting older whether we like it or not. And, we are living longer, too. So, our chances of ending up in a nursing home have increased. Most of us are not prepared to private pay for nursing home care. And, we often don’t think about paying […]
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HIPAA: An Overview for Young Adults
Read moreWhy Young Adults Need HIPAA The Federal Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA for short) protects private medical information from being released without a patient’s consent. Do you know why young adults need a HIPAA once they turn eighteen? Don’t worry, we have you covered. This article will present an overview for young adults […]
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Kids Going Away to College?
Read moreKids Going Away To College? Why You Should Include Estate Planning in the Preparation Are your kids going away to college? If so, you may have been running around for weeks, getting your new college student off to school. It’s exhilarating, and your heart likely is bursting at the seams. You’re probably prouder than words […]
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Young Adult Estate Planning
Read moreOld Enough to Vote? Old Enough to do Estate Planning If you are a young adult, you need estate planning. Yes, I am talking to you, high school graduate. You see, when you turned eighteen, you became an adult. And as an adult, you are now responsible for making your own decisions. So, you need […]