by Christine | Sep 28, 2012 | Hospice, Medicare |
The unfortunate case of Mr. Back and his case against Medicare makes it clear that beneficiaries have the right to challenge a hospice provider’s refusal to provide a service that a doctor deems necessary, Mr. Deford said. But it’s disappointing because it doesn’t...
by Christine | Sep 27, 2012 | Pet Trust, Trusts |
If you love your pet like a family member, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has some advice: Consider planning for your pet's future care as though the animal were a real dependent. In a very real sense, the truest “dependant” a person...
by Christine | Sep 27, 2012 | Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Financial Planning |
If anyone needs proof of the importance of revisiting their estate plans annually, consider the case of a wealthy family that sold its retailing business to Best Buy. Perhaps you have heard that 2012 is a unique year for planning. However, did you know that 2010 was...
by Christine | Sep 26, 2012 | Business Ownership, Retirement, Small Business |
The weak economy has been tough for small-business owners across the board … but for entrepreneurs in their 60s and 70s, the consequences have been particularly vexing. The current recession has been tough on just about everyone, but few have felt such dire...
by Christine | Sep 26, 2012 | Estate Planning, Living Trust |
The trouble with do-it-yourself planning is that even if your situation seems simple, there are many oddball things a layman wouldn’t think of that can go wrong, especially with wills and trusts. No one wants to pay for something he or she can do themselves. Right?...
