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Thursday, January 08, 2009

Elder Law Radio Interview: Why You Need a Health Advocate: A veteran health care professional explains why hospital patients should have their own health advocate...
What Does the Recession Mean for Long-Term Care?: The current economic downturn could affect where elder care is provided and who provides that care...
Making Your Emergency Contact Information Available: If medical personnel have access to your medical history during an emergency, it could mean the difference between l...
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My father-in-law gifted the family home to his daughter retaining lifetime living rights. He has not lived in the house for more than five years, nor does he contribute to the up keep or maintenance of the house or property. At the fathers request the daughter took out a mortgage on the house and gave him a little more than double the price he originally paid for the property. The father now wants... Get the Answer »

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If you remarry, you need to redo your estate plan. Find out why... Appealing a Medicare coverage denial is easy and most people win, so it is worth your while to challenge it. Find out how... Once you have written a new will, destroying your old will may not be the best idea. Read more... Many divorced or widowed seniors receive Social Security from their former spouses, and remarriage can affect benefits. Find out why... Medicare's coverage of nursing home care is quite limited. Find out why... For Medicaid applicants who are married, only income in the applicant's name is counted in determining eligibility. The spouse's income is not counted. Find out Why... If you get help from Medicaid to pay for nursing home care, the state may file a claim against your house after you die. Read more...

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