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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted July 13, 2017

How to Use IRA Savings to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance

Unauthorized withdrawals from IRA funds before the age of 59½ are typically subject to taxes and penalties, but it's possible to indirectly use money from your IRA to [...]

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 How Medicare and Employer Coverage Coordinate
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted June 12, 2017

How Medicare and Employer Coverage Coordinate

Medicare benefits start at age 65, but many people continue working past that age, either by choice or need. It is important to understand how Medicare and employer coverage work together.

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 Owe Back Taxes? The IRS May Grant You Uncollectible Status
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted June 8, 2017

Owe Back Taxes? The IRS May Grant You Uncollectible Status

Sometimes seniors find themselves owing past-due federal taxes they cannot afford to pay.  Althoough notices from the IRS can be especially frightening, there are solutions. 

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 The Use of Immediate Annuities in Medicaid Planning for Married Couples
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted May 26, 2017

The Use of Immediate Annuities in Medicaid Planning for Married Couples

Immediate annuities can be a useful tool to protect the spouse of a nursing home resident who applies for Medicaid.

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 DOL Announces That Fiduciary Rule Will Go Into Effect June 9
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted May 25, 2017

DOL Announces That Fiduciary Rule Will Go Into Effect June 9

After initially delaying a rule intended to prevent financial advisers from steering their clients to bad retirement investments, the Department of Labor announced that the rule will go [...]

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 Proving Age Discrimination Is Difficult
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted May 24, 2017

Proving Age Discrimination Is Difficult

As baby boomers continue to work past retirement age, age discrimination lawsuits are becoming more common. While many older employees say they have experienced discrimination, proving [...]

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 The Complex Modern Family Requires a New Planning Model, Book Argues
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted May 22, 2017

The Complex Modern Family Requires a New Planning Model, Book Argues

A new book suggests that planning for elder care and a loved one's death are especially important for today's complex modern families.

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted May 16, 2017

New Protections for Nursing Home Residents

New Obama-era rules designed to give nursing home residents more control of their care are gradually going into effect. 

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 Study Finds That Social Security Workers Often Provide Incomplete Information
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted April 28, 2017

Study Finds That Social Security Workers Often Provide Incomplete Information

Americans are misinformed about many aspects of Social Security, and local Social Security offices may not be helping, according to a study by the Government Accountability Office.

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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Law News
Posted April 17, 2017

Short-Term Care Insurance: An Alternative to the Long-Term Care Variety

A little-known insurance option can be an answer for some people who might need care but are unable to buy long-term care insurance. 

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