by Christine | Aug 9, 2011 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Long Term Care |
Sales of insurance policies that combine long-term-care with other forms of insurance are booming. But before buying, it's important to understand the possible drawbacks. Insurance, in its many forms, has been referred to as the Swiss Army Knife of estate planning...
by Christine | Aug 8, 2011 | Elder Law |
The deficit deal passed by Congress and signed by President Obama is a mixed bag for older Americans, with Social Security and Medicaid protected from cuts at least for now but many other federal programs likely to be trimmed. For months we’ve been on the edge of our...
by Christine | Aug 5, 2011 | Elder Law |
A return to tax returns — that's the theme of a new round of scams. You're promised you'll get money from the government if you'll just file new forms with the IRS. You waste your time and pay a fee as well, putting money into the pocket of no one but...
by Christine | Aug 5, 2011 | Elder Law |
A return to tax returns — that's the theme of a new round of scams. You're promised you'll get money from the government if you'll just file new forms with the IRS. You waste your time and pay a fee as well, putting money into the pocket of no one but...
by Christine | Jul 29, 2011 | Elder Law, Estate Planning |
Rules such as Bank of America’s power of attorney policy are increasingly significant as the financial world increases its Web presence… Some people who thought they had covered all their bases and acted responsibly to care for loved ones in the event of a...
by Christine | Jul 28, 2011 | Elder Law |
When should you turn on the tap that gets your Social Security benefits flowing? When should you start taking your Social Security benefits? The current common advice is to wait as long as possible, in order to maximize your eventual monthly benefit. In fact, AARP...
