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September
2009
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Who Can Serve as Executor?
One important reason to
have a will is to be able to name your executor (also called a
personal representative). An executor is the person responsible for
managing the administration of your estate after you die. The first
decision is whether to choose a person or an institution, and then
to make sure your choice will be allowed to serve.
Long-Term Care Hybrid Products Give Buyers More Options
With
many people unwilling to purchase long-term care insurance policies
due to the cost, insurers are rolling out new products that combine
long-term care insurance with either a life insurance policy or an
annuity.
New Web Site Promotes Senior Volunteer Opportunities
Seniors
who want to remain active and engaged often turn to volunteering. A
new government Web site makes it easier for seniors to find
volunteering opportunities.
SSA Agrees to Stop Suspending Benefits Based on Existence of
Arrest Warrant
A U.S. district court
has approved a settlement agreement between the Social Security
Administration and a group of individuals who had their benefits
automatically withheld because of outstanding arrest warrants
against them.
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| Disclaimer:
The information contained in this newsletter is not intended
as legal advice and should not be relied upon to answer any
specific questions concerning your own circumstances or for
purposes of legal planning. For specific legal advice, please
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