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Expert insights on estate planning, guardianship, long-term care, Medicaid, trusts, and more.

Why You'll Likely Never Need To Worry About Estate Tax

Each year, an overwhelming majority of estates will get by without having to pay any federal estate tax, or "death tax."

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Top 3 Ways A Geriatric Care Manager Can Help You

With 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 years old every day, taking care of our loved ones has become even more pressing than ever.

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Promises and Possibilities: Getting To Know The ABLE Act

The National Disability Institute estimates that there are 58 million individuals with disabilities in the United States.

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DNR vs. Directive to Physicians: What's the Difference?

It is important to start thinking about, and prepping for, the unexpected. Many people will wait until they become older to think about end of life issues, but accidents and disability can be these tough decisions in front of families sooner than they anticipated.

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Executing An Estate: A Beginner's Checklist

Becoming an executor of an estate is a huge responsibility - one that should be handled with extreme care and diligence.

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Unmarried Couples: Why Estate Planning Is Essential

ithout proper planning in place, unmarried couples put their family unit at risk. Due to asset acquisition and health decisions being more complicated for unmarried couples, among other things, estate planning is crucial. Here is a simple guide on how to protect your family's future.

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How To Start Planning for Your Special Needs Child

If you are avoiding thinking about your passing away, and the result your passing will have on your special needs child, then it is time to stop.

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The Beginner's Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance

Many people are misinformed about how they will pay for their long-term care needs. Medicare will pay for some type of skilled care in certain situations, but will not pay for long-term care on a permanent basis.

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5 Questions to Ask An Elder Law Attorney Before Hiring Them

As you begin your search for an elder law attorney, it may be difficult to determine which individual is a proper fit for your family. The amount of experience an attorney has, and the cost of their services is something you should consider.

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Avoiding Costly Elder Care Mistakes

Most of us will spend a significant amount of time planning for retirement. We will make plans on when to take Social Security, how to adjust our post retirement investment strategy, and how to establish a post retirement monthly budget.

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