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Planning For Your Elder Parent’s Alzheimer’s Care

May 11, 2012

If you’re a fan of the TV show “This is Us,” you have followed the trials and tribulations of ...

House Votes To Repeal Long-term Care (Class Act) Program

Mar 25, 2012

On February 1, 2012, the U.S. House repealed a long-term care insurance program created by the 2010 ...

What Will Happen With the Federal Estate Tax?

Mar 25, 2012

The fate of the federal estate tax is still unclear. What is clear is that the results of the next e...

Estate Planning: Lawyers vs. The Internet

Mar 25, 2012

People sometimes ask - do those online or computer software estate planning programs work? My respon...

Latest Long Term Care Cost Figures

Feb 22, 2012

The cost of long-term care continues its upward climb, according to the 2011 MetLife Market Survey ...

You Are Turning 65: Must Do Checklist

Feb 22, 2012

If you’re about to turn age 65 (or know someone who is) it’s wise to start taking care of a few ...

Transferring Real Property: A Word of Caution

Feb 22, 2012

Many people wonder if it is a good idea to give their home to their children. While it is possible t...

What You Pay Your Doctor Under Medicare Depends

Jan 21, 2012

If you have original Medicare, the doctor you visit can make a difference in how much you have to pa...

Social Security Benefits For Spouses

Jan 21, 2012

Social Security doesn’t just pay retirement benefits to retired workers; in some circumstances, it...

A Letter of Instruction Can Spare Your Heirs Stress

Jan 21, 2012

While it is important to have an updated estate plan, there is a lot of information that your heirs ...