Month: November 2010
Health Care Reform and Long-Term Care
One of the shortfalls of Medicaid for long-term care is that it provides financial assistance primarily for nursing homes, and I don’t…
The Rights of Nursing Home Residents
The stress of moving into a nursing home is great – and it’s compounded by the loss of freedom, dignity and privacy….
November 11th is Veterans Day – how are you going to honor our Veterans this year?
One way each of us can thank the veterans in our lives is to make sure they are aware of the benefits…
Estate (Tax) of Uncertainty Continues
The results of the recent midterm elections may not bring about speedy estate tax repeal or reform. To see why, check out…
Are You Willing to Die to Save Estate Taxes?
On October 30, 2010, there was a brief piece in the Durham Herald-Sun reporting that U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) said that…
7 Events That May Necessitate Will Revisions
Wills Must Keep Up With Life Changes A will is an essential part of planning for the future. But don’t think creating…
Elder Mediation Available in Orange County
The Orange County Dispute Settlement Center, located here in Chapel Hill, is now offering specialized mediation dealing with elder care matters. While the services…
IRS Announces 2011Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
Below is text of IR-2010-108 (emphasis added): IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2011 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced cost of…
2010 Executors – Are You Ready to Allocate that Basis?
Today I was alerted to the existence of a draft of the IRS from that will be required to be filed for…
