by Christine | Oct 24, 2013 | Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills |
Before he died in 2010, at the age of 90, Albert made out a will – with a clause. Which brings us back to the Ravenholt family reunion. To receive their share of Albert's wealth, his nieces and nephews are required to attend … Just as in life, the...
by Christine | Oct 23, 2013 | Alzheimer's, Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
"Family members are already on emotional overload—adding a financial and legal decision aspect to what they're already going through is enormous," said Carol Steinberg, president of Alzheimer's Foundation of America, a national nonprofit focused on...
by Christine | Oct 22, 2013 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid |
The death of a Medicaid recipient's spouse can affect the amount of assets the Medicaid recipient has, and therefore his Medicaid eligibility. Scenario: One spouse, the institutional spouse, is in a nursing home and is qualified to receive Medicaid benefits to pay...
by Christine | Oct 21, 2013 | Elder Law, Medicare, Open Enrollment |
Medicare’s open enrollment season begins Tuesday October 15. Making the right choices might save you, or your parents, hundreds or thousands of dollars. Medicare open enrollment period began as of October 15, and beneficiaries have until December 7 to find the right...
by Christine | Oct 18, 2013 | Business Sale, Estate Law, Family Business, Small Business |
There are three main strategies business owners can (and should) use in order to maximize the amount of money they put in their pockets when they sell their companies. Your business is your livelihood. It may also be your family's source of revenue. So if you are...