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Get your GuideIf I sign an affidavit of heirship because my father died and left no will, but the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program in Texas hasn't taken any action (two years have passed since his death), can they take my land if I sell the house to recoup the money I got for selling my father's home?
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Learn More About EldercareSocial Security recipients who need to change their direct deposit information and cannot prove their identity online will have to go to a Social Security Administration office to do so.
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Read moreThe new survey reveals the startling misconception that 58 percent of Americans believe Medicare will cover the costs of long-term care.
Read moreA recent survey of American adults aged 50 to 94 finds that many seniors are unprepared for the financial and logistical aspects of long-term care, with widespread misconceptions about coverage options.
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