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Big VA Benefit Changes Coming

June 14, 2012 by bob mason

VA Pension benefit (Aid & Attendance) rules will likely borrow a few Medicaid concepts under legislation proposed by North Carolina Senator Richard Burr and Oregon Senator Ron Wyden. Thanks to the kindness of Senator Burr’s office, I have managed to grab a copy of the bill …

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Life Estates In 5 Minutes

May 14, 2012 by bob mason

IMPORTANT: THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN DRASTICALLY REVISED IN 2022. PLEASE SEE THE UP-TO-DATE VERSION HERE.   Understanding life estates may be essential if protecting the home (or other real property) is an important goal. Getting the concept down, however, can be a bit …

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Can You Dodge These Looming Threats?

April 30, 2012 by bob mason

You have that uneasy feeling that you ought to be doing something . . . just not sure what. Perhaps Mom or Dad has been exhibiting some troubling health symptoms. As the oldest/only/closest child you know that it will be up to you to come up with a solution. You’ve also been …

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Should Special Needs Trust Beneficiaries Eat Their Pets?

February 28, 2012 by bob mason

Updated April 14, 2017 Recent Question: Bob, is it OK for the trustee of a special needs trust to purchase a $2,000 pure bred spaniel for the trust beneficiary, Edwina? Recent Answer: Only if Edwina is not planning on eating the dog. I’ll explain. First, you’ll need to …

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What Is Medicare Secondary Payer?

November 30, 2011 by bob mason

A Plain English explanation of why Medicare can (and should) grab part of your worker’s comp or court settlement . . . and what to do about it!  Give me five minutes! I proudly told my 94 year-old Mom and 15 year-old son that I had just been awarded something called a “Medicare …

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