The Medicare program does not pay for long-term care, and given the fact that it is extraordinarily expensive this is a challenge for many senior citizens. However, Medicaid will pay for a stay in an assisted living community or a nursing home if you can qualify. There is an upper financial resource limit of $2000 … [Read More]
Pre-Nup: Cold, Or Merely Practical?
As we all know a significant percentage of marriages end in divorce these days and when you change your marital status you will invariably have to take care of some details. First of all, it is extremely likely that you are going to want to update your estate plan after you get divorced. Statistics indicate … [Read More]
Complimentary Report: What Is Connecticut Grantor Retained Annuity?
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When Does a Power of Attorney in Connecticut Terminate?
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Top Dog Breeds For Seniors
You don’t have to tell dog lovers just how valuable pet ownership can be. “Man’s best friend” has certainly earned this prestigious title, and though you may not immediately associate dog ownership with senior citizens the two can indeed make a perfect match. Owning a dog can directly improve specific areas of life that are … [Read More]
Living Trusts: A Brief Look At The Advantages
When you engage the services of a good Hartford estate planning lawyer your attorney is going to fill you in on all of your options and make recommendations based on your unique situation. When you hear all the details you may find that you would benefit from the creation of a living trust as a … [Read More]
Three Estate Plan Update Triggers
Where Should You Retire?
People are living long lives these days with the average life expectancy in the United States standing at 78.2 years at the present moment. Of course this is in fact an average and your life expectancy rises as you get older. Many people are surprised to hear that the segment of the population that is … [Read More]
Be Clear When Stating Your Wishes
We live during interesting times as they say, and when you think about estate planning things are not always simple. The idea of a couple who have never been divorced with three children and six grandchildren being the standard for all cases is simply not realistic. This is the age of the blended family, and … [Read More]
Medicaid Can Fill Gap
You may feel as though you will have a safety net when you achieve senior citizen status in the form of Medicare. A lot of people are under the impression that this entitlement program will pay for just about everything when they become eligible so they don’t worry about budgeting for possible future medical expenses. … [Read More]
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