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When to Start Social Security

April 20th, 2016

One of the toughest decisions that seniors face is when they should start taking Social Security benefits. Thinking about a few possibilities makes the decision easier for most people. It is common knowledge that monthly Social Security benefits incr… Read More

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Reverse Mortgage Considerations

April 19th, 2016

Reverse mortgages have always been controversial for elder law advocates, but most agree that for some consumers they are a good option. If you are considering a reverse mortgage, then it is important to know what needs to be considered to determine… Read More

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Hospices May Be Overcharging Medicare

April 18th, 2016

Medicare has always been plagued by fraud that investigators have had to sort out. A new report suggests that hospices are now a large source of that suspected fraud. A new study conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services has revealed t… Read More

Tags: Elder Law, Medicare

Special Needs Estate Planning

April 15th, 2016

Families with members who have special needs that require continuing care have some estate planning options to make sure that care is provided fairly. When an adult child has special needs that require the help and support of parents it is important… Read More

Tags: estate planning, Special Needs, Supplemental Needs Trust

Social Security Benefits and Inflation

April 14th, 2016

Annual adjustments to Social Security benefits should allow those benefits to keep up with inflation. In reality, the system does not always work well. Since 1972 Social Security benefits have received annual cost-of-living adjustments. Using informa… Read More

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Should You Be Confident about Your Retirement Plans?

April 13th, 2016

Many Americans who are confident about their plans for retirement might want to reconsider, especially if those plans rely on Social Security or part-time employment. Recent survey results indicate that almost two-thirds of Americans are at least som… Read More

Tags: Elder Law, Retirement,

It Is Important to Designate a Contingent Beneficiary for Your IRA

April 12th, 2016

A recent IRS private letter ruling highlights why it is important to designate a contingent beneficiary for your IRA in case the primary beneficiary predeceases you. Individual retirement accounts are an important part of many estate plans. By design… Read More

Tags: Beneficiary, estate planning, IRA, IRS

Medicare Options

April 11th, 2016

When signing up for Medicare benefits it is important to know your options and how they might interact with your current healthcare coverage. For most Americans over the age of 65 the benefits of Medicare are obvious. It provides affordable health ca… Read More

Tags: age, benefits, current affairs, Elder Law, healthcare, Medicare

Taxes on Social Security Benefits

April 8th, 2016

Many people are surprised to learn that their Social Security retirement benefits might be subject to federal income taxes. Many Americans are surprised to learn that they can be taxed on their Social Security retirement benefits as explained in My S… Read More

Tags: Elder Law, , Tax

Same-Sex Couples May Still Have Special Estate Planning Needs

April 7th, 2016

Despite the Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage in the U.S., many older same-sex couples still face challenges and need special estate planning. The decision by the Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage throughout the U.… Read More

Tags: estate planning, law, marriage, power of attorney, same-sex marriage, trust, weddings, will

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