A Modest Raise for Nursing Home Workers Could Save 15,000 Lives a Year: Study

Clifford M. Cohen August 7, 2020 No Comments

Raising the minimum wage by as little as 10 percent would significantly improve the safety and health of nursing home residents, according to new research.

Long-Reviled Military ‘Widow’s Tax’ Is Finally Being Phased Out

Clifford M. Cohen August 7, 2020 No Comments

A controversial policy that reduces the benefits of military spouses is on the way out. The so-called “widow’s tax” cuts assistance to surviving military spouses who qualify for benefits under…

Five Topics to Discuss With Your Spouse Before You Retire

Clifford M. Cohen August 7, 2020 No Comments

You may have a vision for your retirement, but does your spouse share that vision? Spouses often disagree about many key retirement details, so it is important to work together to…

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When Planning Your Estate, Don’t Let the Perfect Be the Enemy of the Good

Clifford M. Cohen August 7, 2020 No Comments

There are many unknowns when planning an estate, but you can’t let the uncertainties get in the way of creating any kind of plan. Having an imperfect plan is usually…

Say It Loud: Fight Over James Brown’s Estate May Finally Be Drawing to a Close

Clifford M. Cohen August 7, 2020 No Comments

Litigation over James Brown’s estate has been dragging on for 14 years, but the case just took a big step towards resolution.

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Dealing with a Deceased Loved One's Debt Collectors

Clifford M. Cohen August 7, 2020 No Comments

The last thing anyone wants after the death of a family member is calls from debt collectors dunning the loved one's estate.

Doctors Increasingly Urge Americans to Create Living Wills

Clifford M. Cohen July 27, 2020 No Comments

Despite CDC guidelines, face mask requirements, and lockdowns, COVID-19 continues to spread aggressively in America. Doctors are seeing patients in all age groups suffer from horrible complications, and they are…

Deciding Between a Trust and a Will During the Pandemic

Clifford M. Cohen July 20, 2020 No Comments

Knowing what will become of your assets and making the grieving process easier on your loved ones will give you peace of mind during a time of uncertainty. If you’re…

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Transferring Assets to Qualify for Medicaid

Clifford M. Cohen July 14, 2020 No Comments

Transferring assets to qualify for Medicaid can make you ineligible for benefits for a period of time. Before making any transfers, you need to be aware of the consequences.

Nursing Homes Are Evicting Residents to Make Room for Coronavirus Patients

Clifford M. Cohen July 14, 2020 No Comments

Illegal evictions of Medicaid nursing home residents are nothing new, but the coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating the problem, according to an investigation by the New York Times.

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