Should You Obtain a Letter of Competency?
Maybe it's the son-in-law you've never really liked, let alone trusted, who wields undue influence over your daughter. Or the ex-spouse who continues to make trouble seven years after your divorce. Or...
Quickly Determine What Services are Covered by Medicare by Downloading this Free App
Does Medicare cover a test or procedure recommended by your doctor? You’ll know at a glance if you use Medicare’s new "What's Covered" app. ...
Medicaid, Nursing Home Costs, and the Rumor Mill
One-half of all Americans who reside in nursing homes receive assistance from Medicaid to pay for their care. This is not surprising, given the extraordinarily high cost of long-term care. The real surprise...
Estate Planning Basics: An Introduction to Trusts, continued
Last time we discussed some of the terminology associated with trusts. Now let’s look at how revocable trusts differ from irrevocable trusts and the benefits of having a trust. ...
Estate Planning Basics: An Introduction to Trusts
Perhaps you have heard about trusts but wonder exactly what they are and what they can help you accomplish. Simply put, a trust is an agreement outlining how assets will be managed and held for the benefit...
The HIPAA Release: What It is and Why You Need One
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established national standards to protect the privacy of personal medical information. The HIPAA Privacy Rule sets limits and conditions...