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11, 2021
A visual depiction of long-term care insurance policy documents and IRS deductibility information related to estate planning and elder law for 2022.

IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2022, and They Look Pretty Familiar

November 22, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the amounts taxpayers of different ages can deduct from their 2022 income as a result of buying long-term care insurance, and the figures are almost the same as in 2021. Many types of…
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11, 2021
Image showing a senior couple reviewing their Medicare documents, highlighting the significant increase in Medicare premiums for 2022 and its impact on Social Security benefits.

Medicare Premiums to Increase Dramatically in 2022

November 19, 2021
Medicare premiums are rising sharply next year, cutting into the large Social Security cost-of-living increase. The basic monthly premium will jump 15.5 percent, or $21.60, from $148.50 to $170.10 a month. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced…
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11, 2021
An elderly woman receives assistance from a caregiver in a nursing home, highlighting the level of care required for Medicaid eligibility in estate planning and elder law.

What It Means to Need ‘Nursing Home Level of Care’ for Medicaid Eligibility

November 12, 2021
When applying for Medicaid’s long-term care coverage, in addition to the strict income and asset limits, you must demonstrate that you need a level care typically provided in a nursing home. Whether you are applying for nursing home coverage or…
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11, 2021

Closing of Social Security Field Offices Disrupted SSI Benefits for Thousands, Lawsuit Charges

November 8, 2021
Plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against the Social Security Administration (SSA) might describe it as an open-and-shut case. When the SSA closed its field offices at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it remained open for the purposes of denying benefits. But, plaintiffs say,…
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10, 2021
Close-up of a fountain pen resting on a legal document, symbolizing estate planning with the concept of incorporating an LLC for asset protection and tax benefits.

The Benefits of Including an LLC as Part of Your Estate Plan

October 22, 2021
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are an important tool for small business owners, but they can also be useful in estate planning. An LLC can help you pass assets to your children while avoiding gift and estate taxes.  An LLC is…
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10, 2021
Image depicting the announcement of a 5.9% Social Security increase for 2022, emphasizing its significance for estate planning and elder law, as it marks the largest adjustment in nearly four decades.

In 2022, Social Security Beneficiaries Will See the Biggest Increase in 39 Years

October 18, 2021
The year was 1983: The U.S. invaded Granada. A gallon of gas cost 96 cents. Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ video premiered. That year was also the last time that Social Security recipients saw a cost-of-living increase steeper than the one just…
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10, 2021
Loaf of bread placed next to several stacks of coins, symbolizing the financial strategy of converting assets into income streams with Medicaid-compliant annuities for elder law and estate planning.

Better Than No Loaf: Medicaid Planning Using “Half a Loaf” Strategies

October 8, 2021
While it is preferable to conduct long-term care planning well in advance of needing care, if you haven’t planned ahead, there are some strategies available to avoid spending all your assets. Three so-called "half a loaf" approaches allow a Medicaid…
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10, 2021
Elderly individuals and healthcare professionals discuss COVID-19 vaccination rates, a new feature on Medicare's Nursing Home Compare website, crucial for estate planning and elder law considerations.

COVID Vaccination Information Added to Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare Site

October 1, 2021
Individuals who are researching nursing homes can now see staff and resident vaccination rates along with other quality and safety measure information at Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare website.  The official Medicare website includes a nursing home rating system. Nursing Home Compare offers…
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09, 2021
Image of Social Security card and currency, illustrating concerns about Social Security trust fund depletion and its impact on retirement benefits and estate planning amidst pandemic-induced economic challenges.

Social Security Shortfalls Are Predicted to Begin a Year Earlier Due to the Pandemic

September 27, 2021
The Social Security trustees are projecting that due to the economic downturn caused by the pandemic the Social Security trust fund will be depleted in 2033 -- one year earlier than the previous estimates. Once the fund is depleted, Social…
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09, 2021
Elderly couple reviewing Medicare plan options on a laptop, focused on making informed choices during Medicare Open Enrollment period.

It’s Medicare Open Enrollment Time: Is Your Plan Still Working for You?

September 17, 2021
Every year Medicare gives beneficiaries a window of opportunity to shop around and determine if their current Medicare plan is still the best one for them. During Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15 to December 7, beneficiaries…

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