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By Blake Hampton
In Elder Law News
Posted May 21, 2021

Non-Borrowing Spouses of Reverse Mortgage Holders Receive Expanded Protections

The federal government has expanded access to protections for spouses of reverse mortgage holders who are not named in the loan document, allowing more such spouses the ability to stay in [...]

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By Blake Hampton
In Elder Law News
Posted May 20, 2021

Can I Buy a Car for My Mother as My Mother’s Agent Under a Power of Attorney?

I am my mother’s agent under a power of attorney. I have a large SUV that is difficult for her to get in [...]

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By Blake Hampton
In Elder Law News
Posted May 17, 2021

IRS Announces That Face Masks and Related Purchases Are Tax Deductible

The IRS has announced that the tax deduction for medical expenses includes amounts spent on face masks, sanitizer and other products purchased to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. 

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By Blake Hampton
In Elder Law News
Posted May 17, 2021

Can an IRA Affect Medicaid Eligibility?

For many Medicaid applicants, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are one of their biggest assets. If you do not plan properly, IRAs can count as an available asset and affect Medicaid [...]

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By Blake Hampton
In Estate Planning
Posted May 14, 2021

Court Case Illustrates the Danger of Using an Online Power of Attorney Form

A recent court case involving a power of attorney demonstrates the problem with using online estate planning forms instead of hiring an attorney who can make sure your documents are tailored [...]

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By Blake Hampton
In Estate Planning
Posted May 13, 2021

Younger Adults Now More Likely to Have a Will, According to Survey

A new survey has found that motivated in part by the coronavirus pandemic, younger adults are now more likely to have a will than middle-aged adults. Nevertheless, the overall percentage of [...]

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By Blake Hampton
In Elder Law News
Posted May 12, 2021

How You Can End Up in Medicare’s Donut Hole, and How You Get Out

Medicare prescription drug plans can have a coverage gap—called the "donut hole"--which limits how much Medicare will pay for your drugs until you pay a certain amount out of pocket.

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By Blake Hampton
In Elder Law News
Posted May 11, 2021

How Can We Get an Answer from Medicaid About Whether Our Mother Qualifies for Home Care?

We have been waiting for an answer from Medicaid about home care for our mother. We have sent in every type of documentation they have asked for, but each time we do, they come up with more [...]

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By Blake Hampton
In Elder Law News
Posted May 8, 2021

How You Can End Up in Medicare’s Doughnut Hole, and How You Get Out

Medicare prescription drug plans can have a coverage gap—called the "doughnut hole"--which limits how much Medicare will pay for your drugs until you pay a certain amount out of pocket.

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By Blake Hampton
In Elder Law News
Posted May 7, 2021

Saying Medicaid Estate Recovery Keeps Families in Poverty, Advocacy Groups Call for Abolishing It

Five elder advocacy groups are calling on Congress to eliminate Medicaid estate recovery after a congressional advisory commission concluded the practice recoups a tiny percentage of Medicaid [...]

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