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What is Undue Influence?
September 11th, 2017
Undue influence can occur when an individual threatens or makes fraudulent misrepresentations in order to get another person to do something. In the context of a will, undue influence might occur if an individual pressures or threatens the person mak…
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What is a Power of Attorney and Do I Need One?
September 7th, 2017
A power of attorney is a legal document that gives another person the power to handle your financial affairs. As long as you are competent to make decisions, the person whom you designated in your power of attorney, or your agent, can manage your fin…
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What Mistakes Will Jeopardize My Parents’ Medicaid Eligibility?
August 31st, 2017
Medicaid is a joint program of the federal and state governments that provides health care coverage for those individuals who are disabled and unable to work. There are strict eligibility requirements for Medicaid coverage, both in income levels and…
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Should I Add My Name to My Parents’ Bank Accounts?
August 30th, 2017
As your parents age, it may seem like a good idea to add your name to all of their bank accounts. In the event of unexpected incapacity or death, then, the bank accounts would not need to go through probate; the accounts would simply become your sole…
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What Kind of Legal Documents Do I Need to Manage My Parents’ Affairs?
August 29th, 2017
All too often, adult children find themselves in the position of having to care for their aging parents, who may no longer be able to make decisions about medical treatment, financial issues, and even household matters. In order to act on your parent…
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The Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan
August 28th, 2017
Many people think that meeting with a lawyer and executing a basic will is all that is necessary to distribute their assets to their loved ones after death. Estate planning, however, is not a one-time endeavor. As major events in your life occur and…
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Will Medicare Cover My Mother’s Nursing Home Care?
August 25th, 2017
One of the most crucial issues facing seniors today is the need for long-term care. With the costs of long-term care steadily rising, including home healthcare, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing care homes, and our population rapidly ag…
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Succession Planning for Small Businesses
August 23rd, 2017
The vast majority of businesses that exist in the United States today are owned or controlled by family members. In many cases, long-established businesses will be passed down from one generation to the next, which highlights the need for a clear bus…
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What Are Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veterans?
August 21st, 2017
Some aging and disabled veterans are eligible to receive a special type of benefits that stems from their military service. The Department of Veterans Affairs administers Aid and Attendance benefits, which is a type of pension benefit, to veterans wh…
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Is There Any Way to Avoid Probate?
August 18th, 2017
When a person who owns property that is titled solely in his or her name passes away, the probate process is a must, whether the person dies with or without a will. A probate court will then administer the distribution of the estate in accordance wit…
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