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Monthly Archive for: "April, 2022"
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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted April 29, 2022

Is Changing a Revocable Trust into an Irrevocable Trust Subject to Medicaid’s Five-Year Look-Back?

My mom has a revocable trust that she set up more than 15 years ago. If we change it to an irrevocable [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted April 16, 2022

SSA Reopens Its Offices While Making It Easier to Apply for SSI Online

The agency’s 1,200-plus offices are open again, but a new online tool for SSI applications means you can avoid the crowds and long lines.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted April 16, 2022

What to Do if Your Medicaid Application Is Denied

If you apply for long-term care assistance through Medicaid and your application is denied, it may feel hopeless. The good news is that you can appeal the decision. 

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted April 14, 2022

Can Medicaid Recover Benefits from an IRA After the Recipient Dies?

After a Medicaid recipient dies, can Medicaid recoup benefits from the recipient’s IRA? The IRA was not [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted April 13, 2022

The Tax Consequences of Selling a House After the Death of a Spouse

If your spouse dies, you may have to decide whether or when to sell your house. There are some tax considerations that go into that decision. 

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted April 9, 2022

Why Small Business Owners Need an Estate Plan

Running a small business can keep you busy, but it should not keep you from creating an estate plan. Not having a plan in place can cause problems for your business and your family after you [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted April 7, 2022

When to Leave a Nursing Home and Move Back Home

Leaving a nursing home to return home is a goal for many residents and their families, but it requires careful consideration. While returning home is a good move for some, it won't work for [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted April 6, 2022

Medicare Now Covers the Cost of COVID At-Home Tests

If you have Medicare, you can now receive up to eight free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests a month at participating pharmacies. 

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted April 6, 2022

What Can ABLE Account Money Be Spent On?

The list of things you can spend Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account funds on is long, and keeps growing.  In short, the money can be spent on virtually anything that will help [...]

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