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Some Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Are Snatching Residents’
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning residents of long-term care facilities and their families that some facilities may unlawfully…
Long-Reviled Military ‘Widow’s Tax’ Is Finally Being Phased Out
A controversial policy that reduces the benefits of military spouses is on the way out. The so-called "widow's tax" cuts…
What Can You Do to Protect Your Loved One in
As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable to the disease. How…
When Inheriting Property, Consider Your Options
Inheriting property from your parents is either a blessing or a burden -- or a little bit of both. Figuring…
What to Do If You Are Appointed Guardian of an
Being appointed guardian of a loved one is a serious responsibility. As guardian, you are in charge of your loved…
Will My Advance Directive Work in Another State?
Making sure your end-of-life wishes are followed no matter where you happen to be is important. If you move to…
What Is the Difference Between a Living Will and a
It is a very good idea to create advance directives in order to plan for the possibility that you may…
Some People Don’t Need to Plan for the Cost of
Some people do not need to plan for the cost of long-term care. That may sound like a shocking statement…
How Can $600 A Month in income be “too much”
I actually got this question at a VA seminar I did in Lubbock recently. It happened at the break in…