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 3 Tips When Including Caregivers in Your Estate Planning
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted October 26, 2022

3 Tips When Including Caregivers in Your Estate Planning

November will mark National Family Caregivers Month. You may have a caregiver in your life to whom you wish to bestow your gratitude by designating them as an heir in your estate plan. Whether [...]

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 What Does It Mean to Be Estranged?
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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness
Posted October 26, 2022

What Does It Mean to Be Estranged?

Estrangement refers to a breakdown in a relationship, such as a relationship with a spouse or family member, where there is no longer any communication, or communication has become hostile, and [...]

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 The Ins and Outs of Estate Sales
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning, Estate Planning Awareness
Posted October 2, 2022

The Ins and Outs of Estate Sales

Following the death of a family member, you may find yourself needing to sort through many possessions accumulated over the deceased’s lifetime. An estate sale is one way to dispose of those [...]

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 Older Americans: Cancel Student Loan Debt
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Care, General Estate Planning
Posted October 2, 2022

Older Americans: Cancel Student Loan Debt

More than 8 million Americans aged 50 and older have billions in outstanding federal student loan debt. Whether you have taken out these loans for yourself or for your family members’ education, [...]

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 “The Forgotten Middle”: Seniors Facing Housing, Care Crisis
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Care, Long-Term Care
Posted October 2, 2022

“The Forgotten Middle”: Seniors Facing Housing, Care Crisis

Seniors who have an income above the Medicaid threshold but lack a high enough income to have substantial personal savings are considered “The Forgotten Middle.” These are elders who are more [...]

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 Better Access to Medicaid? Feds Seek to Simplify Enrollment
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By Linda Melancon
In Medicaid Planning, News & Events
Posted October 2, 2022

Better Access to Medicaid? Feds Seek to Simplify Enrollment

For nearly 60 years, Medicaid has helped support tens of millions of low-income Americans, including seniors and people with disabilities, with low-cost or free health coverage. Come 2023, a new [...]

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 11 Common Acronyms in Elder Law and Estate Planning
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By Linda Melancon
In General Elder Law, General Estate Planning
Posted October 2, 2022

11 Common Acronyms in Elder Law and Estate Planning

In helping clients prepare for their future, estate planning and elder law attorneys use many acronyms. Understanding some of the common medical and legal terms in this field can give you added [...]

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