Myths & Misconceptions of Medicare and Medicaid – Vlog #1
MYTH 1: “Medicare Will Pay for Long-Term Care such as an Assisted Living Community or and Nursing Home.”
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Elder Law Attorney – 10 Reasons You Need One
What Is Elder Law? Before we dive into the many reasons you need an Elder Law Attorney, let’s first touch base on what Elder Law is. Elder law refers to…
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Does The Gift Tax Exclusion Apply To Medicaid?
Can you gift $10,000 a year without a penalty? For tax purposes yes, with the Gift Tax Exclusion. With the holidays around the corner and the end of the…
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Will Medicare Cover a COVID Vaccine?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like lung, heart, or kidney disease seem to be at…
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False Facts Friday – Who Will Inherit My Estate When My Primary Beneficiary Dies?
FALSE FACTS FRIDAY “My Contingent Beneficiaries Will Inherit My Estate When My Primary Beneficiary Dies.” Although it is quite reasonable to think that your will dictates what happens to your…
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Does Reverse Mortgage Means Losing Equity To The Bank?
As part of our elder law and long-term care planning practice, we often recommend a reverse mortgage to our clients. And we are often met with resistance. One of the…
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Attorney Joan Wilson Elected VP of NAELA
Attorney Joan Wilson Elected Vice President of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys RWC, LLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law is pleased to announce that Attorney Joan Wilson was elected…
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What Happens To Power of Attorney After Death?
Power of Attorney and When Should You Get One Most of you are probably sick of hearing me tell you how important having a power of attorney is for anyone…
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False Facts Friday – “A Living Will Is The Same as a DNR”
Is a Living Will or Advanced Healthcare Directive the same as a “DNR”? What is a Living Will? A Living Will is the first part of the current Connecticut Advance…
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False Facts Friday – “My Will Dictates How ALL of My Assets Get Distributed When I Die.”
Does Your Will Determine Who Inherits Your Assets When You Die? Last month I discussed how clients are often unpleasantly surprised to learn that having a Last Will and Testament…
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