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This section of Elder Law Answers contains a storehouse of articles to help you understand these sometimes confusing topics. Gather focused, delicate legal thinking from experienced attorneys on a diverse set of legal issues, mostly centered around Elder Law, Health Care, Medicaid, and Trust-making.
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Nearly one-third of young adults don't have a budget, which creates a huge stumbling block for financial success. Give your children the tools they need to control their money instead of wondering where it went ..read more
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When a loved one passes away, it's important to get a death certificate. This document is necessary to handle the financial and legal affairs of the deceased person ..read more
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Sadly, there are seemingly limitless financial fraud schemes that affect older Americans. The impact of financial abuse is enormous. One 2023 report found that seniors lose more than $28 billion a year through all types of abusive financial acts ..read more
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In late March 2024, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act. The Act centers on changing the formula that the SSA uses to calculate Social Security benefits for older adults ..read more
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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 ..read more
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Though Medicaid exists to help those who need it, navigating the specifics of what it covers and does not cover can be daunting. Here are highlights on the basics of Medicaid coverage ..read more
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If your parent did not prepare for incapacity and name a person to act as their power of attorney, you won’t be able to create a legal document after they are mentally impaired. You will need to claim guardianship ..read more
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By law, the Social Security Administration must attempt to recoup any overpayments it has issued, even if they were made by mistake. In many cases, the SSA would withhold entire checks from recipients it had overpaid ..read more
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Americans have a growing appetite for prescription drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, they are now exploding in popularity as a weight loss treatment ..read more
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As of late 2023, the median monthly cost of a semi-private in a nursing home in the U.S. was close to $9,000. The vast majority of people cannot afford to pay these prices out of pocket over the long term ..read more