New Policy to Address the Problems Caused by Observation Status Henry Weatherby President at Weatherby & Associates, PC A visit to the hospital can be physically and emotionally jarring for patients and their family members or advocates. There are many different hospital representatives asking questions about current status, such as medications, and past history of […]
Banks Refuse to Honor a Durable Power of Attorney Because of a Small Name ProblemA Durable Power of Attorney (“POA”) can be a useful tool in estate planning. In a POA, a person termed the “principal” gives legal authority to a different person, termed the “agent,” to take certain actions on the principal’s behalf. But […]
<p><span>A couple who are both age 60 and who purchase new long-term care insurance coverage can expect to pay between 6 and 9 percent more compared to a year ago according to</span><span> the 2017 Long Term Care Insurance Price Index.</span></p>
<p>When leaving a home to your children, you can avoid probate by using either joint ownership or a revocable trust, but which is the better method?</p>
<p>President Trump signed an executive order calling for a review of the fiduciary rule that was intended to prevent financial advisers from steering their clients to bad retirement investments.</p>
<p>Tax day is fast approaching and you want to make sure you're taking advantage of all the deductions you're entitled to.</p>
Home Care Options Offered by the State of ConnecticutCountless older adults have voiced strong desires to remain living in their private homes for as long as possible. They dread the need to rely on supports offered at nursing homes or as they are more commonly known, “skilled nursing facilities” or “SNFs.” The State of Connecticut […]
Banks Refuse to Honor a Durable Power of Attorney Because of a Small Name Problem.A Durable Power of Attorney (“POA”) can be a useful tool in estate planning. In a POA, a person termed the “principal” gives legal authority to a different person, termed the “agent,” to take certain actions on the principal’s behalf. But […]
<p>It may be impossible to prevent relatives from fighting over your will entirely, but there are steps you can take to try to minimize squabbles and ensure your intentions are carried out.</p>
<p>Medicare Advantage plans are a popular alternative to regular Medicare because the plans often offer lower out-of-pocket costs, but buyers need to make sure they know what they are paying for.</p>