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The Republican Party, also known as the GOP, recently proposed a tax plan which, if enacted, would repeal certain deductions. As of now, nothing is permanent, but, should the plan pass the Senate, medical expense deductions will be eliminated, adversely impacting the elderly and disabled
Medicaid planning attorneyThe Effect of the Medicaid Work Requirement on Eligibility On Tuesday November 7th, 2017, President Trump and his administration, as well as Seema Verma, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, came together in front of the National Association of
How do you qualify for Medicaid? The Medicaid program is often used as a device by those who cannot afford healthcare themselves to get aid in the event that their situation requires it. In fact, it currently covers 74 million Americans. This government assistance program
Out of Wedlock and Out of Luck: What Happens When Common-Law Couples Lack an Estate Plan? Although registering a marriage is still a common practice, the level of common law marriages, where there is no such recording with a state or religious registry, has increased
Wading Through the World of Trusts – How do Various Trusts Differ? What are Trusts? Creating a trust with the help of an estate planning lawyer is a perfect way to kick off your estate plan, especially if you’re looking for a relatively easy, nearly
Can a person have more than one conservator? Do you have an elderly relative that is having trouble taking care of himself? Has he neglected naming a power of attorney to handle his finances and medical decisions? In situations such as this, families may
How Can I Spot and Avoid Medicaid/Medicare Scam? As technology gets better, so do Medicaid and Medicare scammers. That’s why its becoming increasingly important for Senior Citizens to learn of the types of scams out there, so that they can snuff them out before they
Think of the Children – What Happens to Them if You Die It’s something we all know – that our children are the most important things in our lives. And, while we’ll certainly do our best to take care of them for as long as
Choosing Between a Revocable Trust and an Irrevocable Trust What is a Trust? Trusts are employed by individuals and families to distribute their assets in a fast and cost-efficient way. Shared benefits of all trusts include the conservation of the time and costs associated with probate. In addition, the
Does A Trust Have to Be Registered With The State? If you’re a person who is familiar with the dealings of corporations, LLCs, or limited artnerships, then you might be inclined to think that trusts, a similar agglomeration of wealth, would be held to the