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Tuesday, January 06, 2009

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...
Required 2008 Withdrawals From Retirement Accounts Still Must Be Made by Dec. 31: Although President Bush has signed legislation allowing seniors to avoid making required withdrawals from depleted retirement accounts in 2009, you still...
Life Settlements: Cash for Your Life Insurance Policy: Are you having difficulty keeping up premium payments on a life insurance policy, or do you no longer need the polic...
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My mom died in Massachusetts without a will while she was on Medicaid. My sister's name is on the deed to my mom's house and filed probate. Now the state wants my mother's house for reimbursement. Can they take the house if my sister's name is on the deed? 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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