0 0 By Blake Hampton In Elder Law NewsPosted September 12, 2018How to Handle Sibling Disputes Over a Power of AttorneyA power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents, but when one sibling is named in a power of attorney, [...] READ MORE
0 0 By Blake Hampton In Elder Law NewsPosted September 6, 2018It's Important to Shop Around for Your Medigap PolicyMedigap premiums can vary widely depending on the insurance company, according to a new study, so be sure to shop around before [...] READ MORE
0 0 By Blake Hampton In Elder Law NewsPosted August 31, 2018The New Tax Law Means It's Time Review Your Estate PlanWhile the new tax law doubles the federal estate tax exemption, meaning the vast majority of estates will not have to pay any [...] READ MORE
0 0 By Blake Hampton In Elder Law NewsPosted August 28, 2018Aretha Franklin’s Lack of a Will Could Cause Huge ProblemsAccording to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, opening up her estate to public [...] READ MORE
0 0 By Blake Hampton In Elder Law NewsPosted August 9, 2018Fear of Losing Home to Medicaid Contributed to Elder Abuse CaseA family's fear of losing their home to Medicaid may have contributed to a severe case of elder abuse. If they had [...] READ MORE
0 0 By Blake Hampton In Elder Law NewsPosted August 7, 2018Don't Wait Too Long to Purchase Long-Term Care InsuranceThe older you get, the harder it is to qualify for long-term care insurance. If you are interested in buying this insurance, it is [...] READ MORE
0 0 By Blake Hampton In Elder Law NewsPosted July 30, 2018Proposed New Medicare Payment System May Affect BeneficiariesThe Trump administration is proposing a new flat rate reimbursement system for doctors who treat Medicare patients. Some doctors [...] READ MORE
0 0 By Blake Hampton In Elder Law NewsPosted July 16, 2018New Law Expands Benefits for Chronically Ill Medicare Advantage BeneficiariesCongress expanded benefits for Medicare recipients with chronic conditions in its latest budget bill. The law gives some Medicare [...] READ MORE
0 0 By Blake Hampton In Elder Law NewsPosted July 12, 2018Lawsuit Alleges Assisted Living Facilities Discriminate Against Wheelchair UsersA lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed. READ MORE
0 0 By Blake Hampton In Elder Law NewsPosted July 6, 2018Where’s My New Medicare Card? How to Find Out the StatusThe federal government has begun mailing new Medicare cards to 59 million Americans. You should keep track of when your new card will [...] READ MORE