Monthly Archives: June 2011
The three things to know about income protection for a Medicaid applicant’s spouse
If an applicant for Medicaid is married, the applicant’s spouse is entitled to receive a certain level of monthly income. The Medicaid term for that income allowance is the “monthly maintenance needs allowance” or “MMNA” for short. Most people need … Continue reading
Free webinars on elder rights issues
You can find a number of free, highly informative webinars on elder rights issues at the National Elder Rights Training Project’s website. Webinars presented this year include: -Identifying, Preventing, and Addressing Identity Theft -Basics of VA Benefits -The … Continue reading
Time limits for contesting a will or revocable trust
When someone calls my office wanting to contest a will or revocable trust, one of the first questions is whether we still have time to contest it. No use going through all the details of possible forgery or undue influence … Continue reading
Veterans benefits can provide more income for a Medicaid recipient’s spouse
Those familiar with veterans benefits for aid and attendance often think of them as a means to pay for care at home or in an assisted living facility. But did you know A&A benefits can provide extra income for the … Continue reading
Caregiver secretly becoming spouse & then inheriting — what can you do?
When children are already grieving the death of a parent, what a nightmare to learn that a caregiver has secretly become the parent’s spouse and stands to inherit a large portion of the estate. A recent Wall Street Journal article … Continue reading
Guide to Medicare under the new health law available
For a limited time, you can download or order a free copy of a guide from Consumer Reports on Medicare under the Affordable Care Act of 2010. The guide, titled Medicare: 6 things you need to know now is available … Continue reading
What is a “community spouse” for Medicaid purposes?
If you have read much about Medicaid planning, you have no doubt learned of the various protections available for community spouses. What is a “community spouse” and exactly who qualifies? “Community spouse” is Medicaid lingo for the husband or wife … Continue reading
Wills and probate records in Allegheny County on Internet soon
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Department of Court Records in Allegheny County plans to have many probate records, such as wills, available for viewing online in the near future. Read the story here. For years, privacy has been suggested … Continue reading
Your legacy: what matters
How will you be remembered? MSNBC reports the strange story of Wellington Burt, a lumber baron who at the time of his death was one of the richest men in America. Although he died in 1919, his $100 million estate … Continue reading
Safe deposit box inventories in estates — new procedure
“Effective immediately, neither a department or bank employee, nor lawyer or CPA must be present at a safe deposit box inventory” of a deceased person, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has announced. “The department no longer will provide employees to … Continue reading
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