Elder Law Answers
Amounts Spouses of Medicaid Recipients May Keep in 2008 Are Released
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2008 federal guidelines for how much money the s...
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Why Do Married Men Claim Social Security Benefits So Early?
Most married men claim Social Security benefits at age 62 or 63, well short of Social Security's Full Retirement Age or the age at which they wo...
Read moreNo End in Sight for Rising Backlog of Disability Appeals
Hundreds of thousands of Social Security disability (SSD) claimants are waiting up to three years for a resolution of their disability appeals, ...
Read moreNew Tax Break Helps Surviving Spouses
Widows and widowers who don't want to sell their house right away will get a tax break under a new law. The law gives surviving spouses two year...
Read moreCan an Employer Cut Retiree Health Benefits?
Some fortunate employees belong to employer-provided health care plans that carry over to retirement. But how secur...
Read moreSecond Marriages and Life Insurance
As second marriages become more and more common, beneficiary designations become more complicated. If you are remarried, choosing a beneficiary ...
Read moreMillions of Retirees and Vets Are Leaving Stimulus Money on the Table
More than 5 million retirees and disabled veterans who are eligible to receive a tax rebate under the economic stimulus plan have failed to...
Read moreOnline Calculator Gives Personalized Estimate of Future Social Security Benefit
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled a new online calculator that allows you to project what your monthly Social Security benefit will be...
Read moreMake Sure Your Plan Beneficiary Choices Are Up to Date
Many people periodically update their wills or other estate plans, but don't remember to update who will receive distributions from their retirement plans.
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