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 Medicare Premium to Edge Up in 2019
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 15, 2018

Medicare Premium to Edge Up in 2019

After staying the same last year, Medicare’s Part B premium will increase slightly in 2019. The premium will increase $1.50 [...]

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 2019 Will Bring Social Security Beneficiaries the Biggest Increase in Eight Years
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 15, 2018

2019 Will Bring Social Security Beneficiaries the Biggest Increase in Eight Years

The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent increase in benefits in 2019, the largest increase since [...]

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 It’s Open Enrollment Season: Is Your Medicare Plan Still Working For You?
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 11, 2018

It’s Open Enrollment Season: Is Your Medicare Plan Still Working For You?

Do you have the right Medicare plan? It is fall, which means it is time to think about whether your current plan is still giving you [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted October 10, 2018

Be Careful About Putting Only One Spouse's Name on a Reverse Mortgage

A recent case involving basketball star Caldwell Jones demonstrates the danger in having only one spouse's name on a reverse [...]

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 As Veterans Benefit Rules Change, Some Taking Immediate Action
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted September 21, 2018

As Veterans Benefit Rules Change, Some Taking Immediate Action

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for long-term care benefits. [...]

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 How to Handle Sibling Disputes Over a Power of Attorney
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted September 12, 2018

How to Handle Sibling Disputes Over a Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents, but when one sibling is named in a power of attorney, [...]

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 It's Important to Shop Around for Your Medigap Policy
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted September 6, 2018

It's Important to Shop Around for Your Medigap Policy

Medigap premiums can vary widely depending on the insurance company, according to a new study, so be sure to shop around before [...]

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 How Long Will You Live? Four Life Expectancy Calculators
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted September 5, 2018

How Long Will You Live? Four Life Expectancy Calculators

How much you need for retirement depends a great deal on how long you expect to live. There are now many Web-based calculators that can give you an idea of your life expectancy.

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted August 31, 2018

The New Tax Law Means It's Time Review Your Estate Plan

While the new tax law doubles the federal estate tax exemption, meaning the vast majority of estates will not have to pay any [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted August 28, 2018

Aretha Franklin’s Lack of a Will Could Cause Huge Problems

According to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, opening up her estate to public [...]

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