FEMA Now Provides Financial Assistance for COVID-Related Funeral Expenses

Clifford M. Cohen May 11, 2021 No Comments

If you have lost a loved one due to COVID-19, FEMA now offers financial assistance for funeral expenses. Assistance is available retroactively for funeral expenses incurred after January 20th of…

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The $250,000/$500,000 Home Sale Tax Exclusion

Clifford M. Cohen May 4, 2021 No Comments

If you own your home and are thinking of selling, it can be important to understand the home sale tax exclusion so you can maximize your tax benefits. Did you…

How Can You Cover the Cost of a Nursing Home If Your Loved One Has Parkinson’s?

Clifford M. Cohen April 28, 2021 No Comments

Learning that a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is extremely difficult for family members to absorb. Oftentimes, and rightfully so, the initial focus of family members is…

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…

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