Social Security has been a cornerstone of retirement planning for decades, providing a financial safety net for millions of Americans. As discussions around its viability continue to spark debates and concerns, it becomes crucial for individuals to understand the current state of Social Security, its challenges, and how to navigate these uncertainties. In this blog […]
Guardianship is a legal process designed to protect and assist individuals who are unable to make decisions for themselves due to incapacity or disability. This court-supervised proceeding is initiated when there are concerns about an individual’s ability to manage their personal affairs and make informed decisions. In this blog, we’ll explore the process of guardianship,
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When it comes to estate planning, individuals often seek tools that provide airtight protection for their assets and ensure the fulfillment of their long-term goals. The irrevocable trust emerges as a robust and strategic option, offering unique advantages that go beyond what a revocable living trust or a will can provide. In this blog post,
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Does Life Care Planning Take the Place of Public Benefits? One of the biggest mistakes people make when preparing for the future is not considering what might happen if they need long-term care. Many people work hard through the years to establish well-funded retirement savings or to build wealth they hope to pass on to
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How to Reduce the Chances of Estate Litigation in the Future Investing in estate planning can provide peace of mind for you now and protect your family and heirs in the future. The right estate planning can even reduce the chance of estate litigation, ensuring that your loved ones can get through probate processes quicker
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For those individuals receiving SSI or Medicaid, the federal government has announced the spousal impoverishment figures for 2024. The official spousal impoverishment allowances for 2024 are as follows: Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA): $2,465 Maximum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance: $3,853.50 Minimum Community Spouse Resource Allowance: $30,828 Maximum Community Spouse Resource Allowance: $154,140 Medicaid Waiver
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a final rule focused on requiring nursing homes that accept Medicaid and Medicare payments to disclose more information regarding their ownership. Profit vs. Patient Care? Research shows that when private equity firms and other investment firms manage nursing homes, patients in these facilities receive a substandard
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The threat of eviction presents a concern for assisted living residents. State ombudsman programs for long-term care received 3,265 complaints nationwide related to evictions in 2020, per The Washington Post. Those who use Medicaid to pay for their care, often through a Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver, can face eviction when a Medicaid-participating
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Questioning the Testamentary Capacity of Someone to Make a Will Questioning the validity of a will—such as whether someone actually executed the version of the will in question or whether they were of sound mind when doing so—is one component of estate litigation. There are many reasons to question a will. Heirs may feel like
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