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Estate Planning Deficiences of “I Love You” Wills

Clifford M. Cohen June 7, 2017 No Comments

No aspect of estate planning brings out as much emotional decision-making as the division of assets. Many people think, “I love you”, so I will leave you everything. In order…

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Estate Planning and Asset Protection for Retirement Accounts

Clifford M. Cohen April 25, 2017 No Comments

For many estate planning clients, their retirement account represents the majority of their wealth. Typically these accounts are held in “tax qualified plans” such as a 401(k), or an IRA. Because they are…

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Estate Planning Challenges Faced by Non-Citizen US Residents

Clifford M. Cohen April 18, 2017 No Comments

Generally, if you are domiciled in the United States (US) at death, your estate is subject to US estate taxes. The determination of domicile is subjective. If you are a permanent resident,…

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Elder Law Attorney Speaks About Medicare Options

Clifford M. Cohen March 22, 2017 No Comments

As an Elder Law Attorney, clients often come to me when nearing 65, overwhelmed by the many alternatives available to them in choosing their healthcare. They ask: Do I need…

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Is a Reverse Mortgage the Right Choice for an Elderly Homeowner?

Clifford M. Cohen January 17, 2017 No Comments

Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys are often asked by clients whether a reverse mortgage is the right choice for them. The answer of course is that it depends on…

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Why Reviewing your Estate and Financial Documents Must Be a Regular Occurrence

Clifford M. Cohen January 17, 2017 No Comments

I applaud those of you who have taken the time to do an estate plan and protect your assets for yourself and your children. But is it enough to simply…

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Saving Assets for Your Children Using the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust

Clifford M. Cohen January 17, 2017 No Comments

Many people still believe that Medicare will cover all of their healthcare needs after the age of 65. Although Medicare covers much of one’s general health care, if you need…

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Keeping your Income when your Spouse is on Medicaid

Clifford M. Cohen January 17, 2017 No Comments

Although Medicaid limits the assets that the spouse of a Medicaid applicant can retain, the income of the “community spouse” is not counted in determining the Medicaid applicant’s eligibility. Only…

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Proposed New Law Tightens Eligibilty Requirements for Aid and Attendance Pension

Clifford M. Cohen January 17, 2017 No Comments

Historically, the Veterans Administration (VA) Pension benefit known as “Aid and Attendance” has been a well kept secret . However, for those who have served in the military (or whose deceased spouse served in…

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