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The Need for Medicaid Planning
One of the greatest fears of older Americans is that they may end up in a nursing home.
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The Attorney's Role in Medicaid Planning
Do you need an attorney for even "simple" Medicaid planning?
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Reverse Mortgages: The Basics
Reverse mortgages make it possible for house-rich but cash-poor elders to use their housing equity to pay for home care while they remain in the home, or to use the money for anything else.
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Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
While reverse mortgages may look like no-lose propositions on the surface, they also have some significant downsides.
Read article »Son Liable for Mom's $93,000 Nursing Home Bill Under 'Filial Responsibility' Law
Some 30 states currently have laws making adult children responsible for their parents if their parents can't afford to ...
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Protecting Your House from Medicaid Estate Recovery
After a Medicaid recipient dies, the state must attempt to recoup from his or her estate whatever benefits it paid for the recipient's care.
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Medicaid Spousal Refusal ('Just Say No')
Federal Medicaid law states that the community spouse can keep all of his or her assets by simply refusing to support the institutionalized spouse.
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Caregiver Contracts: A Growing Planning Trend for Families
Many people are willing to voluntarily care for a parent or loved one without any promise of compensation.Even so, ...
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