It’s Now Harder for Veterans to Qualify for Long-Term Care Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for long-term care benefits. [...]
How to Handle Sibling Disputes Over a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents, but when one sibling is named in a power of attorney, [...]
It's Important to Shop Around for Your Medigap Policy
Medigap premiums can vary widely depending on the insurance company, according to a new study, so be sure to shop around before [...]
How Long Will You Live? Four Life Expectancy Calculators
How much you need for retirement depends a great deal on how long you expect to live. There are now many Web-based calculators that can give you an idea of your life expectancy.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Proposed New Medicare Payment System May Affect Beneficiaries
The Trump administration is proposing a new flat rate reimbursement system for doctors who treat Medicare patients. Some doctors [...]
New Law Expands Benefits for Chronically Ill Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries
Congress expanded benefits for Medicare recipients with chronic conditions in its latest budget bill. The law gives some Medicare [...]
