Category: Legal Planning

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Enhance Your Estate Plan with Life Insurance

Recent events have caused many of us to consider our mortality and how we can make sure our loved ones are taken care of, especially if the unexpected happens. Life insurance can be an affordable way to provide for our children, a spouse, a sibling, aging parents, and other loved

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Be Aware of Nursing Home Arbitration Clauses

Suppose that you or your loved one has been so badly hurt by a nursing facility’s negligence or abuse that you need to sue. You would want a jury of your peers to decide whether and how much the facility should compensate you for your loss. However, you are at

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What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?

According to the US Census Bureau, more than 51 million Americans are currently aged 65 or older, and the number is steadily increasing while medical and technological advancements are allowing seniors to live longer and better lives than ever before. The expanding needs of the US aging population are contributing

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The Unintended Drawbacks of Gifting

All too often, aging parents gift their adult children or others with resources to share their legacy and take advantage of tax regulations for gifting each year. However, tax regulations and Medicaid eligibility rules are not the same. Gifting that complies with tax goals and IRS rules may cost even

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