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Blog Articles About Veterans Benefits

How can those who served our country, and their dependents, get veterans benefits to help provide for long term care? Discussing how the program works, and explaining the latest developments.

Why an irrevocable trust can be superior to gifting

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Andrew G. Sykes, Esq.

Wise use of an irrevocable trust can be a powerful way to protect assets as one gets older. One use is to avoid the need to spend down assets in order to qualify for certain benefits, such as veterans benefits … Continue reading →

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Veterans benefits can provide more income for a Medicaid recipient’s spouse

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Andrew G. Sykes, Esq.

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 →

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Why did the teacher remove all desks from her classroom? What did the kids learn?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Andrew G. Sykes, Esq.

When the children arrived at Ms. Cothren’s class on the first day of school a few years back, they were surprised to see not a single desk in the entire classroom. (With permission from the superintendent, she had them removed.) … Continue reading →

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VA benefits for healthy vet with ill spouse – a little known secret

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Andrew G. Sykes, Esq.

It’s well known that veterans benefits for aid and attendance will help pay for long term care needed by a wartime veteran, or the widow or widower of one. But what about Jane, who needs care in an assisted living … Continue reading →

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