Category archives: Long-Term Care Planning
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2 months ago
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Thanks to a new rule recently finalized by the federal government, obtaining and renewing health care coverage under the Medicaid program is set to become easier for millions of Americans.
What Is Medicaid?
Medicaid provides people living on limited income with access to health care services. ... [read more]
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2 months ago
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Medicaid planning is often a complex process aimed at preserving a person’s assets while qualifying for Medicaid benefits. Finding a way to pay for long-term care costs without depleting all your hard-earned assets is a key part of Medicaid planning.
One strategy for protecting assets and qua... [read more]
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3 months ago
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Do you have a family member who is receiving some form of long-term care? If you don’t, the chances are good that someday you will – and that day may not be too far away. As the U.S. population ages and life expectancies increase, the need for long-term care is becoming an important consideration fo... [read more]
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4 months ago
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We are definitely in what are referred to as the "Dog Days" of summer here in northeast Florida.
As this very hot and humid summer is moving along, many of us are enjoying the typical rituals of celebrating holidays, going on vacations to the beach or mountains, and attending weddings and other c... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Elder financial abuse is a significant issue affecting many older adults nationwide. It involves someone exploiting or misusing an older person’s finances or assets for personal gain. Often, the perpetrator is in a position of trust, be it a family member, abusive partner, or paid caregiver.
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4 months ago
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Research shows that roughly one in seven adults aged 65 or older will need long-term care at some point in their later years. Meanwhile, tens of millions of Baby Boomers in the United States are growing older and living longer. It seems inevitable, then, that the future of long-term care will be und... [read more]
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5 months ago
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We enjoy hearing from our clients about how Estate Planning benefits their lives, and it's rewarding to hear about times when the documents and plans we create for them help a difficult situation and improve good ones.
Being prepared for, and having the ability to handle a crisis, is a top benefi... [read more]
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5 months ago
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Amid recent reports from such prominent news outlets as The New York Times and Associated Press about the negative impact of Medicaid estate recovery on families, the idea of ending this practice altogether has resurfaced.
What Is Medicaid?
Medicaid is a public assistance program that seeks to pro... [read more]
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6 months ago
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You may not foresee ever needing assistance with your day-to-day life. However, research shows that seven in 10 adults aged 65 and older will require long-term care at some point in their later years. Meanwhile, the U.S. population continues to age rapidly. Americans aged 65 or older are on track to... [read more]
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7 months ago
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Even if you have a long-term care insurance policy, you may likely be hoping that you won't ever have reason to use it. Regardless of what the future holds, there's one silver lining of which you may not be aware. That is, premiums on many long-term care insurance policies are in fact tax-deductible... [read more]
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7 months ago
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The United States Census Bureau predicts that the nation’s population of older adults nationwide will have doubled from 49.2 million in 2016 to 94.7 million in 2060.
As the population grows as well as ages, elder abuse remains a significant concern. According to the U.S. Department of Justice... [read more]
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8 months ago
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Since the 1960s, Medicaid has provided health care coverage for low-income people across the United States. For millions of seniors, Medicaid offers financial assistance, helping them to cover the cost of long-term care services. Today, this joint federal-state program also benefits other qualifying... [read more]
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