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I transferred money to my daughter 4 years ago; will I be penalized for Medicaid?

I transferred money to my daughter 4 years ago; will I be penalized for Medicaid?

Many people help out their family members and don’t realize that it could cause an issue if they try to apply for Medicaid.  Medicaid law

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What is undue influence?

What is undue influence?

"Undue influence" is often used as a reason to contest a will or estate plan, but what does it mean? Undue influence occurs when someone

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“Christmas in July” – Heidi’s Time Capsule Blog #3

“Christmas in July” – Heidi’s Time Capsule Blog #3

Welcome back readers! I wanted to share one of my favorite family traditions – Christmas in July! It is a fun way to have a

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Costs for Long Term Care Policies are going down in 2018!

Costs for Long Term Care Policies are going down in 2018!

While long-term care insurance costs are up in general, some policies are going down in 2018, according to the 2018 Long Term Care Insurance Price

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A fight between two brothers could have been avoided.

A fight between two brothers could have been avoided.

A recent New Jersey appeals court case demonstrates how important it is for families to come up with a long-term care plan before an emergency

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What is a life estate?

What is a life estate?

The phrase "life estate" often comes up in discussions of estate and Medicaid planning, but what exactly does it mean? A life estate is a

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What is a life estate?

What is a life estate?

The phrase "life estate" often comes up in discussions of estate and Medicaid planning, but what exactly does it mean? A life estate is a

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You’re Not Too Young For That! You’re Not Too Poor For That!

You’re Not Too Young For That! You’re Not Too Poor For That!

Millennials, do you have estate planning documents in place? No? Why not? Is it because you think you don’t really have any assets, so you

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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and how Medicaid applies.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and how Medicaid applies.

Most long-term care involves assisting with basic personal needs rather than providing medical care. The long-term care community measures personal needs by looking at whether

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How to vote while in a nursing home

How to vote while in a nursing home

Although voting is the hallmark of a democracy, it isn't easy if you are in a long-term care facility. Nursing home and other long-term care

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Update on the Formation of PA’s Alzheimer’s State Plan Task Force from Teresa Osborne, Secretary of the PA Department of Aging

Update on the Formation of PA’s Alzheimer’s State Plan Task Force from Teresa Osborne, Secretary of the PA Department of Aging

On behalf of Governor Wolf, on May 23, 2018, we announced the formation of Pennsylvania’s Alzheimer’s State Plan Task Force, which was created to champion

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Why It Might Be A Good Idea To Leave Your Original Documents At The Attorney’s Office

Why It Might Be A Good Idea To Leave Your Original Documents At The Attorney’s Office

I am often asked why some attorneys keep the original documents and why others do not. When I began practicing law, I did not understand

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