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Quirk in Medicare System’s Observation Status
Benjamin E. Long – Championing Rights in Medicare Observation Status Cases As the founding attorney at Schlagel Long, LLC, with a focus on estate planning …
How Does a Spendthrift Trust Protect Heirs From Themselves?
Protecting Heirs with Spendthrift Trusts “What steps can be put into place to ensure an adult child, who makes poor decisions, will be secure after …
Estate Planning Basics for Difficult Times
The Importance of Estate Planning During the Pandemic “With all these anxieties and unknowns weighing on your mind, it might feel like there’s suddenly a …
Steps To Take When a Loved One Dies
Navigating Estate Management After a Loved One’s Death “When a member of your family dies, you could be left to pick up the financial pieces. …
What Is a Testamentary Trust and Do You Need One?
Understanding Testamentary Trusts and Their Benefits “Utilization of a testamentary trust for the surviving spouse is an excellent idea, whether the survivor is the husband …
How Does Planning for a Special Needs Child Work?
The Importance of Strategic Funding for Special Needs Trusts “When parents start the planning process for a child with special needs, they usually work under …
Elder Abuse Continues as a Billion-dollar Problem
Protecting Yourself from Elder Financial Fraud “The official figure for elder financial fraud used by a congressional committee is around $3 billion a year, but …
Digital Assets Need To Be Protected in Estate Plans
Digital Assets and Estate Planning “The proliferation of digital footprints in our online communities raise demand for consumer tools and options for dealing with digital …
Does Your Estate Plan Need a Will or a Trust or Both?
Revocable Trust vs. Will: An Overview “One of the most fundamental choices you can make as you’re thinking about how to pass your assets on …
Would an Early Retirement and Early Social Security Be Smart?
Options for Generating Income During the COVID-19 Crisis “For many older adults, claiming Social Security early would be a big mistake. It was a mistake …