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Monthly Archive for: "May, 2017"
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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 26, 2017

The Use of Immediate Annuities in Medicaid Planning for Married Couples

Immediate annuities can be a useful tool to protect the spouse of a nursing home resident who applies for Medicaid.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted May 26, 2017

SSI’s Thorny Rules for “Deeming” a Parent’s Income to a Child

To determine a child's eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the government doesn’t look at just the child’s income and assets, but also may [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 25, 2017

DOL Announces That Fiduciary Rule Will Go Into Effect June 9

After initially delaying a rule intended to prevent financial advisers from steering their clients to bad retirement investments, the Department of Labor announced that the rule will go [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 24, 2017

Proving Age Discrimination Is Difficult

As baby boomers continue to work past retirement age, age discrimination lawsuits are becoming more common. While many older employees say they have experienced discrimination, proving [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 22, 2017

The Complex Modern Family Requires a New Planning Model, Book Argues

A new book suggests that planning for elder care and a loved one's death are especially important for today's complex modern families.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted May 16, 2017

New Protections for Nursing Home Residents

New Obama-era rules designed to give nursing home residents more control of their care are gradually going into effect. 

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted May 11, 2017

Health Care Bill Could Reduce or Eliminate Services for Special Education Students

A little-publicized effect of the health care legislation the House of Representatives recently passed is its potential impact on vital health services that special education students [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted May 11, 2017

Health Care Bill Could Reduce or Eliminate Services for Special Education

A little-publicized effect of the health care legislation the House of Representatives recently passed is its potential impact on vital health services that special education students [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted May 8, 2017

Should a Parent Serve as Trustee of a Special Needs Trust?

A parent serving as trustee can confront many daunting problems involving trust laws and public benefits regulations that affect the administration of a special needs trust. 

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