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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted June 29, 2022

Will Medicare Pay for a Second Stay in a Nursing Home After the Resident Pays Privately for 60 Days?

My mom was in a nursing home for 100 days. She got out of the nursing home, but two weeks later she is back in the hospital with breathing problems. She can't go home because she needs to get [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted June 25, 2022

Social Security and Medicare Financial Outlooks Improve Slightly Due to Rebounding Economy

An economy that is recovering from the pandemic faster than expected means that the Social Security and Medicare trustees are predicting that both programs’ trust funds will remain solvent [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted June 24, 2022

Dynasty Trusts: A Tax-Efficient Way to Pass Wealth Down Through the Generations

If you want to pass money to future generations without having it subject to gift and estate taxes, then a dynasty trust may be right for you.  

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted June 16, 2022

Can I Use a Medicaid Beneficiary’s Inheritance to Pay Her Assisted Living Facility Three Months in Advance?

My mother is living in an assisted living facility and receiving Medicaid. If she receives an inheritance, can I pay three months in advance to the assisted living facility without [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted June 16, 2022

Stop Using Unsafe Portable Bed Rails Immediately, National Safety Commission Warns

An advisory issued earlier this month warns people against using a series of adult portable bed rail models after at least three people were entangled in them and died of asphyxia.

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted June 16, 2022

How to Deal with an Estranged Child in Your Estate Plan

Unfortunately, not all families get along. If you are having problems with one of your children, you may not want them to benefit from your estate. There are several strategies for dealing [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted June 10, 2022

Three Estate Planning Options for Your Art Collection

Collecting art or other valuable items can be a passion for many people. Once you have accumulated a sizable collection, what do you want to happen to it after you pass away? It is important [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted June 9, 2022

Supreme Court Rules State Medicaid Programs Can Recoup a Larger Share of Injury Settlements

In a legal case involving a Floridian teen who was catastrophically injured more than a decade ago and received a settlement, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states have the right to recover [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted June 8, 2022

How to Get Into a Nursing Home as a Medicaid Recipient

While Medicaid helps pay for nursing home care, getting into a nursing home as a Medicaid recipient is not always easy. There are several ways to navigate the process, depending on your [...]

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