The Commission on Long-Term Care held its first meeting late last month on Capitol Hill. The panel is faced with a three-month deadline to produce a report that offers Congress recommendations on how to finance long-term care … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicaid is NOT just for Poor People
July 19, 2013 by
Q. I was taking my daily exercise walk the other day when I ran into a neighbor who said that his wife with dementia recently qualified for Medicaid and will be entering a nursing home next month. I live in a somewhat affluent … [Read more...]
Print This PageCommon Natural Sweetener Mannitol May Treat Parkinson’s Disease
July 18, 2013 by
Nearly 1.5 million Americans live with Parkinson's disease (PD), a neurodegenerative disease for which there is no cure. Fortunately, a new study indicates that the artificial sweetener mannitol, a common component of sugar-free … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhy James Gandolfini’s Will is a “Tax Catastrophe”- How You Can Avoid the Same Fate
July 17, 2013 by
Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities Continued…. Last fall, our newsletter featured a series of articles entitled “Lessons Learned from Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities,” demonstrating why probate is such a nightmare … [Read more...]
Print This PageVeterans Can Receive Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Benefits
July 16, 2013 by
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event such as a war, an assault, or a disaster. The effects of PTSD can be debilitating, with symptoms ranging … [Read more...]
Print This PageJuly Is “National Sandwich Generation Month”-Juggling Aging Parents and Growing Children
July 12, 2013 by
July is National Sandwich Generation month, an observance honoring a generation of adults “sandwiched” between managing their aging parents’ growing medical and financial needs and raising a family of their own. Sandwich … [Read more...]
Print This PageEvan Farr Interview Appears in July 2013 Cat Fancy Magazine
July 10, 2013 by
Evan H. Farr, CELA was interviewed for the article “A Practical Guide to Pet Trusts” in the July 2013 issue of Cat Fancy magazine. Below is some information excerpted from our newsletter about Pet Trusts, to help you decide if a … [Read more...]
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