What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare and Medicaid are two different government programs for healthcare. It is important to understand the difference between them. Here, we will discuss how the program benefits differ, how el…
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VA Budget Changes According to a recent American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 19 million Veterans live in the United States. For Veterans, some of the most significant problems are health-related. In addition to health issu…
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Introduction Most Americans do not know (or refuse to accept) the facts surrounding their potential need for long-term care and the costs associated with it. This was reconfirmed recently in a telephone survey of 1,735 Americans over the age of 40, f…
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How Seniors Can Take Steps to Deter Depression It is easy to succumb to the dark clutches of depression at any stage of life. Life is full of surprises and twists, and not all of them have a positive effect on the psyche. However, once a senior is in…
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Often in estate planning, attorneys present the idea of guardianship and/or conservatorship as a bad thing - something to be avoided. In a perfect world, we could move through our lives from cradle to grave without such things.
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One of the most common elements of many estate plans is a Trust. People toss that word around with little regard as to what it is, or how it can work for you!
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While every estate plan is different, some core elements remain the same. Power of Attorney documentation is among the most basic of forms a lawyer will use. In many cases, the same documentation handed to you will be identical to what you find onlin…
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The conversation of dementia is an easy one for a family to put off. Often uncomfortable and heart wrenching, that choice can be the difference between years of happy, healthy independent living. Over 5 million Americans are living with some form of…
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One of the fastest growing legal sectors is Elder Law. Despite that growth, not many people know exactly how much that term encompasses. It’s easily surmised that Elder Law includes services such as estate planning and advocacy. However, the scope…
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