Benefits and Risks of Life Estate Planning
Life estates can be a useful tool for Medicaid planning, probate avoidance and tax efficiency, but there are potential problems. …
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Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning
Many websites offer customized, do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning documents. Although such products are convenient, using them could create serious …
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What to Do If Your Medicaid Application Is Denied
Medicaid is a program which provides financial assistance for skilled nursing care. There are strict eligibility criteria, and the regulations …
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Countable Assets and the Snapshot Date
When a married couple applies for Medicaid, the Medicaid agency must analyze the couple’s assets as of a particular date …
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Recent Clarifying Regulations Issued for ABLE Accounts
A few months ago, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued new regulations to clarify rules regarding ABLE accounts. ABLE accounts …
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The Child Custody Trial Process in Pennsylvania
If you are facing a Pennsylvania divorce involving children or are facing a child custody case outside of marriage and …
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Can a Workers’ Comp Case Be Reopened in PA?
If your workers’ compensation claim has been closed, you may think that is the end of that. That isn’t always …
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What Is a Loss of Consortium Claim in Pennsylvania?
You recognize that if you suffered an injury by someone else’s negligence, you could seek compensation for the physical, financial, …
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How Long to Keep Your Divorce Papers
Obtaining a divorce is often a difficult journey, and when it’s complete, you’re left facing a new future with entirely …
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