Should Lawyers Keep Their Clients’ Original Documents?
Sometimes only the original of something will do. For instance, you usually need original estate planning documents to probate a Will or use a power…
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All About Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements
When seniors and their families decide to live in a nursing home, it’s never easy. While many senior living communities strive to provide the best…
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Inherited IRAs: Why Did IRS Guidance Create Such Confusion?
The SECURE Act was intended to increase accessibility to tax-advantaged accounts and help older adults avoid outliving their assets. One change brought about by the…
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Recognizing and Addressing Signs of Elder Abuse
Sometimes an issue can be widespread but difficult to address. For example, elder abuse has become a serious yet often overlooked problem in society today.…
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Governor Wolf Signs Alzheimer’s Early Detection Bill
State legislators scored a victory for older Pennsylvanians on February 9th, 2022, when Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 1082 into law. Advocates hope this…
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The “No Surprises Act” – Does it Really Protect Patients from Unexpected Bills?
After years of debate, Congress passed a piece of legislation as part of its 2020 omnibus spending bill known as the “No Surprises Act,” or…
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Planning for Long Term Care as You Age
Over the past two decades, long-term care has rapidly become one of the biggest expenses for American seniors. Even if you have a sizable nest…
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Federal Court Upholds Right of Medicare Patients to Appeal Decisions about “Observation Status”
Medicare patients around the country breathed a sigh of relief in late January 2022 when a federal appeals court upheld their right to appeal certain…
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Key Takeaways from a New Aid-in-Dying Law
New Mexico recently enacted an aid-in-dying law with repercussions for your estate planning needs. By doing so, they joined the ranks of nine other states…
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New Federal Bill Seeks to Increase Funding for Home Care
A new bill introduced in Congress would prove to be a godsend to the high percentage of people who need in-home healthcare services. The HCBS…
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New Pennsylvania Nursing Home Regulations Being Implemented in 2023 and 2024
In October 2022, Pennsylvania’s Independent Regulatory Review Commission approved a range of new nursing home regulations governing the state’s nearly 700 nursing homes. This was…
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Oregon Ends Residency Rule for Medically Assisted Suicide
Oregon made history in March 2022 by becoming the first state to repeal its residency requirements for medically assisted suicide after an advocacy group challenged…
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