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My mom has a revocable trust that she set up more than 15 years ago. If we change it to an irrevocable [...]

1) Lack of Healthcare and Disability Planning. The majority of deaths occur in hospitals or other institutions. Patients may be incapacitated to the point where they can no longer communicate [...]

When a family member or other loved one dies, grief and shock can sometimes be overwhelming. The last thing most people want to think about is making phone calls or funeral arrangements. Some [...]

If you apply for long-term care assistance through Medicaid and your application is denied, it may feel hopeless. The good news is that you can appeal the decision. 

After a Medicaid recipient dies, can Medicaid recoup benefits from the recipient’s IRA? The IRA was not [...]

If your spouse dies, you may have to decide whether or when to sell your house. There are some tax considerations that go into that decision. 

You have worked hard for years, have family members and friends you care about, and have approached a time in your life when “estate planning” sounds like something you should do, but you are not [...]

Running a small business can keep you busy, but it should not keep you from creating an estate plan. Not having a plan in place can cause problems for your business and your family after you [...]

Leaving a nursing home to return home is a goal for many residents and their families, but it requires careful consideration. While returning home is a good move for some, it won't work for [...]

If you have Medicare, you can now receive up to eight free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests a month at participating pharmacies.