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Medicaid's Asset Transfer Rules

Posted by Aubrey Carew Sizer | Jan 05, 2021 | 0 Comments

In order to be eligible for Medicaid, you cannot have recently transferred assets. Congress does not want you to move into a nursing home on Monday, give all your money to your children (or whomever) on Tuesday, and qualify for Medicaid on Wednesday.

Planning to "Do-it-Yourself" Estate Planning Online? Please Think Again and Consider These Pitfalls.

Posted by Aubrey Carew Sizer | Dec 15, 2020 | 0 Comments

Social media is flooded with ads for websites offering do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning documents. These digital services appear to offer a cost-effective and easy alternative to working with an estate planning or elder law attorney. Although these sites may appear convenient, you are taking a huge risk entrusting your wishes to a boilerplate form.

Which Nursing Home Rating System Should You Trust?

Posted by Aubrey Carew Sizer | Nov 23, 2020 | 0 Comments

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a difficult decision and it can only be made more confusing by the various rating systems. A recent study found that using both Medicare's Nursing Home Compare site and user reviews can help with the decision making.  The official Medicare website i...

Medicare Premiums to Increase Slightly in 2021

Posted by Aubrey Carew Sizer | Nov 17, 2020 | 0 Comments

Medicare premiums are set to rise a modest amount next year, but still cut into any Social Security gains. The basic monthly premium will increase $3.90, from $144.60 a month to $148.50. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the premium and other Medicare cost increa...

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