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Baker Law Group PC is a law firm that provides estate planning, asset protection, and elder law services to individuals and business owners across the Boston metropolitan area. In their blog, they share helpful topics on trusts, writing a will, asset protection, nursing homes, protecting your privacy, healthcare proxies, MassHealth & more.
Baker Law Group PC Blog
1y ago
If you want to pass money to future generations without having it subject to gift and estate taxes, then a dynasty trust may be right for you.
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1y ago
Unfortunately, not all families get along. If you are having problems with one of your children, you may not want them to benefit from your estate. There are several strategies for dealing with an estranged child in your estate plan.
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1y ago
Long-term care costs climbed again in 2021, with rates for home health aides and homemakers seeing the sharpest rises, according to Genworth’s annual Cost of Care Survey. The coronavirus pandemic continues to contribute to cost increases.
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1y ago
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that it will add data on staff turnover rates and weekend staffing levels to its Care Compare website, giving consumers another tool when choosing a nursing home.
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1y ago
A charitable lead annuity trust (CLAT) is an estate planning tool whereby a person creates a trust that initially benefits a charitable organization, foundation, or other qualifying entity for a defined period.
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1y ago
As we near retirement, we may assume that once Medicare kicks in, our medical insurance premiums will be fixed. However, many people may not realize that there are special rules regarding how much they pay for Medicare Parts B and D if they are in a higher income range. What Is IRMAA? If the Social […]
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1y ago
The IRS announces three important increases for 2023 - Gift tax exlusions, estate tax exclusions, and the genertion-skipping transfer tax exemption.
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1y ago
Medicare telehealth now includes access to expanded services including physical therapy, preventative screenings and post-surgury appointments.
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1y ago
As part of an effort seeking to improve the health and safety of nursing home residents nationwide, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated guidance for state agencies.
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1y ago
Not everyone needs their required minimum distributions from their retirement accounts to make ends meet. If you don’t need your distribution, one option is to donate it to charity and not pay taxes on it.
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