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April
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Elder
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Upcoming
Events
April 16 - The Elder Law Center is hosting an open
house in observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day.
Attend this open house and work with Mrs. Renzi to create and
execute a durable power of attorney for health care - free of
charge. More info | |
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Health Reform: What Changes Are in Store for the Elderly?
After a
year of legislative wrangling and premature forecasts of death,
historic legislation overhauling the nation's health insurance
system has passed the Congress and been signed into law by President
Obama. The new law includes the nation's first publicly funded
national long-term care insurance program.
Letting a Computer Plan Your Estate: Is It Worth the
Risk?
Many Web sites offer
customized, do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning
documents. These computer-based services appear to offer a
cost-effective and convenient alternative to visiting an estate
planning or elder law attorney. But is online estate planning worth
the convenience and initial savings?
Exchange an Old Annuity or Life Insurance for Long-Term Care
Insurance
A new law makes the
purchase of products that combine annuities or insurance policies
with long-term care insurance more attractive. The law also allows
owners of annuities or life insurance policies to exchange their old
policies for long-term care insurance or hybrid policies without
being taxed.
Social Security Calculator Now Available to Delayed
Retirees
Social Security's
Retirement Estimator is now available for people who have signed up
for Medicare but have not yet signed up for Social Security because
they are delaying retirement. The popular calculator allows workers
to project what their monthly Social Security benefit will be based
on their actual work record.
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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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