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Does Dementia Preclude Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: February 22, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Dementia often leads to mental incapacity. Some cognitive decline is to be expected in aging. For some, the progression is relatively mild. For others, the decline is more severe and involves dementia or Alzheimer’s. According to a recent Health News article titled “Can Someone With Dementia Sign Legal Documents,” the progression of these diseases can […]
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Nursing Home

How Do I Choose a Nursing Home?

POSTED ON: September 21, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Choosing a nursing home requires thoughtfulness and thoroughness. As loved ones age, they may lose independence in an instant. Whether through a fall or as the result of an illness, loved ones who enter a hospital may need more care than you can provide when they are released. In these situations, a nursing home or […]
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Tax return

How Do I File a Tax Return for a Decedent?

POSTED ON: February 25, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Preparing a tax return for a deceased friend or relative can be mentally and emotionally challenging. Filing taxes is often tedious and unpleasant. Unless you work for the IRS or make money helping others prepare their tax returns, you likely despise this time of year. Although it is challenging enough to complete your own taxes, […]
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Elder law

What Services are Provided by Elder Law Attorneys?

POSTED ON: December 7, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Elder law and estate planning are not synonymous. Your parent is getting older. In fact, you are recognizing signs of memory problems as well as physical frailty. Although your parent can live independently now, you recognize this will not last forever. You do not know what to do. According to a recent Forbes article titled […]
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savings for individuals with disabilities

Can Individuals with Disabilities have Savings?

POSTED ON: October 2, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Individuals with disabilities may be able to qualify for Medicaid and have their own savings. Do you (or a loved one) have a disability? If yes, then you understand the value of assistance from means-tested government programs. Qualifying for and remaining eligible for these programs can be tricky. This is especially true if you or […]
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nursing home costs

Will Nursing Home Care Cost Me Everything?

POSTED ON: September 29, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Paying for nursing home care may consume all of your savings. There are many physical ailments associated with aging. As we get older, our bodies wear out. Although some individuals can live independently for a time or have family caretakers, many seniors will require some form of long-term care outside the home setting. According to […]
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long term care insurance reform

Will Long-Term Care Insurance See Reform?

POSTED ON: September 7, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Long-term care insurance will not be reformed, at least by federal government edict. The numbers are sobering when it comes to the likelihood of needing long-term care. It is well worth your time to read an in-depth study on this subject from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Spoiler alert: the risk of […]
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When Should I Include a Codicil in My Estate Plan?

POSTED ON: August 5, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
A codicil allows you to amend your last will and testament. You planned ahead. You created an estate plan with a last will and testament years ago. Life has a way of changing relationships and resources, yes? Consequently, changed a number of provisions in your last will no longer reflect your current circumstances. According to […]
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caregivers for veterans

Can a Family Caregiver to a Veteran Receive Aid?

POSTED ON: August 4, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
A family caregiver for a "qualifying" veteran may receive financial compensation. Your loved one served in the military. Your loved one now requires the assistance of a caregiver. Perhaps this is due to age. Maybe it is the result of an combat injury. Whatever the cause, you have taken on the responsibility of caregiver. According […]
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long term care insurance fraud

What is Long-Term Care Insurance Fraud?

POSTED ON: July 29, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Scammers are committing long-term care insurance fraud. Paying for long-term care is a daunting expense in retirement. Medicare does not provide coverage for these services. For this reason, many people must seek alternative means of payment. One such option is long-term care insurance. According to a recent The Street article titled “How to Protect Yourself and […]
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