The House Republican plan for overhauling Medicare would fundamentally change how the federal government pays for health care. Starting a decade from now, many Americans will likely face higher out-of-pocket costs and greater limits to coverage.
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Three Classic Estate Planning Blunders
Your estate plan is kind of like a parachute. You really want it to do what it is supposed to do when it is supposed to do it. Unfortunately, many estate plans don’t accomplish their intended purposes. This short article explains three primary reasons why many estate plans fail.
Hiring a Caregiver is Trickier than You Think
You might be surprised at what a Pandora’s Box you can encounter when you hire a caregiver. Getting a little expert guidance will go a long way toward avoiding financial and legal problems.
Easy come . . . easy go. Would my beneficiaries behave differently?
A sudden windfall can be a blessing or a curse. It pays to structure inheritances carefully so that the people we intend to bless will be blessed indeed.
Fundamental Estate Planning
For many of us, estate planning is an uncomfortable subject. That’s understandable, but there are adverse consequences to avoiding it.
Beware Bargain Estate Plans
By not paying for what you really need, you can end up paying too much for a bargain-basement estate plan. This article gives you 12 questions to ask before engaging an estate planning attorney.
IRA Do’s and Dont’s
A recent Morningstar Advisors article outlines some estate planning strategies to take maximum advantage of your IRA’s tax-saving benefits.
Big Break for Family Businesses
Families now have the chance to pass a substantial stake in their businesses to the next generation—even before handing over the reins. But transferring ownership can raise complicated succession and estate-planning issues that families need to address before giving away so much as a share of stock.
Will a power of attorney give me the authority I need to cause my unwilling 92-year-old parent to stay in an assisted living facility?
Another “ask the expert” question featured at www.est8planning.com. This one deals with the tough situation of having to override a senior family member’s choices when he she loses the ability to make good decisions.
Are monies received via personal service contracts entered for Medicaid planning purposes subject to self employment tax?
Another “ask the expert” question featured on www.eldercarematters.com. This one relates to personal service contracts used in Medicaid planning.