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Monthly Archive for: "August, 2018"
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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted August 31, 2018

The New Tax Law Means It's Time Review Your Estate Plan

While the new tax law doubles the federal estate tax exemption, meaning the vast majority of estates will not have to pay any [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted August 28, 2018

Say a Little Prayer: Aretha Franklin Had No Will, and a Child With Special Needs

According to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, meaning there are no specific [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted August 28, 2018

Aretha Franklin’s Lack of a Will Could Cause Huge Problems

According to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, opening up her estate to public [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted August 24, 2018

Deadline for Electronic Check-in for Home Care Workers Pushed Back

Congress has passed and President Trump has signed a law delaying by one year the requirement that providers of home health care services clock in electronically with Medicaid prior to [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted August 16, 2018

Senate Bill Would Set Up Federal Office of Disability Policy

A new Senate bill would create an Office of Disability Policy to analyze the impact of proposed federal legislation, regulations and guidance documents on individuals with disabilities.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted August 9, 2018

Fear of Losing Home to Medicaid Contributed to Elder Abuse Case

A family's fear of losing their home to Medicaid may have contributed to a severe case of elder abuse. If they had [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted August 8, 2018

Can a Special Needs Trust Pay for Housing Without Reducing SSI Benefits?

Trustees of special needs trusts generally have wide discretion in determining whether to distribute funds to trust beneficiaries. But if the person with disabilities receives Supplemental [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted August 7, 2018

Don't Wait Too Long to Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance

The older you get, the harder it is to qualify for long-term care insurance. If you are interested in buying this insurance, it is [...]

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