How a Testamentary Trust Can Help Your Beneficiaries
A testamentary trust is one of the many tools you may want to consider when planning for the future. There may be situations in which…
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The SECURE 2.0 Act and How It Will Affect Your Retirement Savings
Passed in December of 2022, several provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act went into effect on January 1st, 2023. This law sets forth a number…
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How You Can Avoid a Costly Medicare Premium Mistake
If you have a higher income and are approaching age 65, there could be a surprise waiting for you when you sign up for Medicare.…
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What Assets Can You Have and Still Qualify for Medicaid?
Over 90 million Americans are currently enrolled in their state’s Medicaid and CHIP programs. While everyone over age 65 qualifies for Medicare, the program doesn’t…
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Seniors: Are You Missing Out on Important Government Benefits?
Seniors today are under more financial pressure than ever before. Inflation, rising healthcare costs, and other factors are making it difficult for many seniors to…
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Does Advance Care Planning Improve End-of-Life Care
In recent years, some experts have spoken out against advance care planning such as living wills, saying they do not actually improve outcomes for end-of-life…
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Avoid These 5 Costly Medicare Mistakes
Millions of Americans are currently enrolled in Medicare, and if you are getting close to the eligibility age, you probably have lots of questions about…
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Bill Introduced to Repeal Medicaid Estate Recovery
Did you know that some recipients of Medicaid benefits like long-term nursing care can be subject to the seizure of their assets after they pass…
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Asset Protection While in a Nursing Home
The cost of skilled medical care has risen dramatically over the past two decades, and today it is the biggest threat to a person’s savings.…
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Medicaid Eligibility: 2022 Income, Asset, & Care Requirements
Medicaid is a public assistance program jointly funded by federal and state governments that millions of Americans depend on to cover their medical expenses. For…
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Should You Hire an Attorney for a Medicaid Application?
Applying for Medicaid can be a complex process, especially for someone who is not familiar with the program. There are many factors that can disqualify…
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Why You Need An Elder Law Attorney
Elder law has evolved into an ever-changing landscape of laws and disciplines which continually evolve. At Slutsky Elder Law we guide seniors and their families through the…
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