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Monthly Archive for: "April, 2022"
 Why Small Business Owners Need an Estate Plan
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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness, General Estate Planning, Probate/Succession, Tax Planning, Trusts, Will
Posted April 27, 2022

Why Small Business Owners Need an Estate Plan

If you run a small business, you know that it can keep you up at night. Staffing, bookkeeping, inventory, customer relations and so much more are all things that may have your mind racing at a [...]

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 What to Do About an Unwanted Inheritance
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By Linda Melancon
In Trusts, Will
Posted April 27, 2022

What to Do About an Unwanted Inheritance

While an inheritance is usually desired, there are some circumstances in which it might be unwelcome. If you don’t want an inheritance, you must disclaim it. Most people who receive an [...]

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 What to Do If Your Medicaid Application Is Denied
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By Linda Melancon
In Medicaid Planning
Posted April 27, 2022

What to Do If Your Medicaid Application Is Denied

If you apply for long-term care assistance through Medicaid and your application is denied, it may feel hopeless. The good news is that you can appeal the decision. Medicaid is a program for [...]

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 When to Leave a Nursing Home and Move Back Home
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Care, Home Health Services, Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing Care
Posted April 27, 2022

When to Leave a Nursing Home and Move Back Home

Leaving a nursing home to return home is a goal for many residents and their families, but it requires careful consideration. While returning home is a good move for some, it won’t work for [...]

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 The Tax Consequences of Selling a House After the Death of a Spouse
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By Linda Melancon
In Tax Planning, General Estate Planning
Posted April 27, 2022

The Tax Consequences of Selling a House After the Death of a Spouse

If your spouse dies, you may have to decide whether or when to sell your house. There are some tax considerations that go into that decision. The biggest concern when selling property is capital [...]

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 Medicaid’s “Snapshot” Date and It’s Crucial Impact on a Couple’s Financial Picture
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By Linda Melancon
In Medicaid Planning, Long-Term Care
Posted April 1, 2022

Medicaid’s “Snapshot” Date and It’s Crucial Impact on a Couple’s Financial Picture

When a married couple applies for Medicaid, the Medicaid agency must analyze the couple’s income and assets as of a particular date to determine eligibility. The date that the agency chooses for [...]

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 Biden Proposes Major Nursing Home Reforms, Most Extensive “In Decades”
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News, Elder Care, News & Events
Posted April 1, 2022

Biden Proposes Major Nursing Home Reforms, Most Extensive “In Decades”

The Biden administration has announced far-reaching nursing home reforms, targeting staffing and accountability at facilities with deficient care. Advocates are calling the proposals, which [...]

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 Claiming Social Security Benefits at Age 70
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted April 1, 2022

Claiming Social Security Benefits at Age 70

If you are about to turn 70, congratulations on reaching a big milestone.  And if you also have delayed claiming Social Security retirement benefits up till now, you are joining a select group [...]

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