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If you are worried that disappointed heirs could contest your will or trust after you die, one option is to include a “no-contest clause”...

Waiting – And – Waiting On The Nursing Home Inspector By Anna Gorman KHN Staff Writer This KHN story was produced in collaboration by...

Some timely tax news from Forbes staff writer Ashlea Ebeling: It’s no April Fool’s joke. New York state doubled its estate tax exemption...

The more you hear about a particular scam the less likely you’ll fall prey. Read the article by Jeff Anderson and pass it on to protect...

Thanks to AgingCare.com & Lori Johnston for contributing these often forgotten tips: Before filing your taxes, don’t miss out on...

Get good advice before putting mom and dad’s house on the market. Amy Hoak, MarketWatch. Selling an inherited house isn’t easy. There’s...

From the IRS: Tips for Seniors in Preparing their Taxes: Current research indicates that individuals are likely to make errors when...

What to do when Medicare Advantage insurers drop large numbers of doctors from their plans? Raymond H. Welch, a dermatologist in Rhode...

All trusts should be reviewed every few years to make sure that they are up-to-date with the law and meet your goals today. Following is...

The good news is that Medicare coverage is easier to get than it used to be, and it should become easier still. Read full article… #medicare

The new year is fast approaching. Here are a few things to ask yourself to make sure you’re ready for 2014. The Medicare Blog The new...

It is common knowledge that husbands and wives are entitled to collect Social Security benefits on their spouses’ work records. Less well...

How will the Affordable Care Act affect Seniors… #healthcare #elderlaw #obamacare #seniorcitizens #eldercare #medicare #medicaid

If you are turning 70 1/2 this year, you may face a number of special tax issues. Not addressing these issues properly could result in...

If you plan properly and have your plan reviewed periodically, you may lower or eliminate the tax burden on your estate and leave more to...

1. Do you have a durable power of attorney? 2. What are your end-of-life wishes? 3. Do you have a will or living trust? 4. Do you have...

Good info from AARP: Helping Seniors lower medical bills. One thing most elders have in common is the burden of increased medical bills...

​1. Changes in relationships Maybe your relationships with people named in your Will have changed over the years? Maybe your favorite...

1. Thinking it’s too late to plan. It’s almost never too late to take planning steps, even after a senior has moved to a nursing home. 2....

Not everyone has a Will. Here’s why everyone should: If you die without a Will, the people who inherit may not be those you want to get...