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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted April 23, 2024

High School Graduation: A Good Time for Financial Planning

Nearly one-third of young adults don't have a budget, which creates a huge stumbling block for financial success. Give your children the tools they need to control their money instead of [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted April 19, 2024

What You Should Know About Long-Term Care

Elder law attorneys understand the challenges of planning long-term care amidst the shifting care environment. Evaluating costs and developing strategies to pay for long-term care before you [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted April 16, 2024

Understanding Medicaid: What Does Medicaid Cover?

Though Medicaid exists to help those who need it, navigating the specifics of what it covers and does not cover can be daunting. Here are highlights on the basics of Medicaid [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted April 11, 2024

Feds Simplify and Clarify Various Medicaid Rules for States

Thanks to a new rule recently finalized by the federal government, obtaining and renewing health care coverage under the Medicaid program is set to become easier for millions of [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted April 10, 2024

Senators Propose Boosting Seniors’ Social Security Benefits

In late March 2024, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act. The Act centers on changing the formula that the SSA uses to calculate Social [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted April 9, 2024

Elder Financial Abuse: How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help

Sadly, there are seemingly limitless financial fraud schemes that affect older Americans. The impact of financial abuse is enormous. One 2023 [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted April 9, 2024

How to Get a Death Certificate After a Loved One Dies

When a loved one passes away, it's important to get a death certificate. This document is necessary to handle the financial and legal affairs of the deceased person.

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted April 4, 2024

Does Medicare Cover Prescription Weight Loss Drugs?

Americans have a growing appetite for prescription drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, they are now exploding in popularity as a [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted April 4, 2024

How Social Security Overpayment Rules Are Changing

By law, the Social Security Administration must attempt to recoup any overpayments it has issued, even if they were made by mistake. In many cases, the SSA would withhold entire checks from [...]

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By Jeffrey Cotney
In Elder Law News
Posted April 3, 2024

Claiming the Guardianship of an Elderly Parent

If your parent did not prepare for incapacity and name a person to act as their power of attorney, you won’t be able to create a legal document after they are mentally impaired. You will need [...]

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