Three Reasons Why You Should Have A Pet Trust In Your Estate Plan

Clifford M. Cohen April 23, 2021 No Comments

For many people, pets are like members of the family. Perhaps you have wondered what will become of your beloved companion if you become incapacitated and after you pass away?…

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What You Can’t Do With a Will

Clifford M. Cohen March 12, 2021 No Comments

While a will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, there are things that it won’t cover. A will is just one part of a comprehensive…

How Your Estate Is Taxed, or Not

Clifford M. Cohen March 12, 2021 No Comments

Congress sets the amount that an individual can transfer tax-free either during life or at death. The current estate tax exemption is so high that very few estates will have…

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Using Estate Planning to Prepare for Medicaid

Clifford M. Cohen March 12, 2021 No Comments

Long-term care involves not only a loss of personal autonomy; it also comes at a tremendous financial price. Proper planning can help your family prepare for the financial toll and…

The Top Eight Mistakes People Make With Medicaid

Clifford M. Cohen February 17, 2021 No Comments

Medicaid planning can be a difficult and confusing process. Getting assistance from a qualified attorney will help you avoid these common mistakes.

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What is Long-Term Care and Who Provides It?

Clifford M. Cohen February 17, 2021 No Comments

Long-term care is the care you need if you can’t perform daily activities on your own for an extended period of time. There are a number of different ways that…

Congress Fixes Some, But Not All, Medicare Enrollment Problems

Clifford M. Cohen February 17, 2021 No Comments

Tucked into the federal spending bill that passed at the end of December 2020 are some changes aimed at simplifying Medicare enrollment and addressing coverage gaps. But Congress chose not…

Annual Long-Term Care Survey Finds Steep Rise in Assisted Living Facility Costs Amid Pandemic

Clifford M. Cohen February 17, 2021 No Comments

All long-term care costs, particularly assisted living, rose sharply in 2020, according to Genworth’s latest annual Cost of Care Survey. The rises were due in part to increased costs brought on by…

Biden Administration May Spell Changes to Estate Tax and Stepped-Up Basis Rule

Clifford M. Cohen February 1, 2021 No Comments

While it remains unclear exactly what tax changes President Biden’s administration will usher in, two possibilities are that he will propose lowering the estate tax exemption and eliminating the stepped-up…

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