Enacted soon after the beginning of the pandemic, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act included a requirement that Medicaid programs in every state, in order to receive enhanced federal funding, keep people on Medicaid who … [Read more...]
From Cradle to Compost: Human Composting and Environmental Consciousness
February 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Howard Fischer, a 63-year-old investor in New York, made his wishes to his family known that he is committed to having his body composted when he dies. According to Fischer, “(w)hatever his family chooses to do with the compost … [Read more...]
What Are Some Tax Breaks for Veterans?
February 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Q. Due to inflation, rising costs of home ownership, and increased property taxes, everything is so expensive these days. As veterans, my husband and I can use any tax breaks we can get. I know that you are accredited to work with … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Property Tax Exemptions for Veteran Homeowners
February 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dear Raider, Home values went up so much last year that our property taxes have increased dramatically. My husband is a disabled veteran. Are there any programs where disabled veterans can get a property tax break or even have … [Read more...]
Celebrity Estate Planning: Lessons Learned from Lisa Marie Presley and tWitch
February 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Celebrities may be wealthy, but despite their money and popularity, they make mistakes too. One area where we’ve seen lots of costly mistakes is in estate planning, where certain actions (or lack of taking any action at all) can … [Read more...]
Might Your Next “Hospital Stay” Be at Home?
February 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Q. My friend’s father recently suffered from pneumonia. Rather than being admitted to the hospital, he was offered another choice: hospital-level treatment in his home. I had never heard of such a thing. Is this type of care … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Why Should Gen Z’s and Millennials Care about Social Security?
February 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dear Oakley, I was born in 1997 and am therefore considered Gen Z. My wife, who is two years older and a millennial, and I are many decades away from retirement. When it comes to my generation and my wife’s, why should we be … [Read more...]
