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August
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Elder
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2111 Plum Street, Suite 201
Aurora,IL
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http://www.elderlawpc.com/
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October 21, Connie will speak at the "6th Annual Solo and
Small Firm Conference" held at the Hilton, Springfield,
IL.
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Health Reform Law's Pre-Existing Condition Plan Kicks In
Many
Americans, including baby boomers too young for Medicare and
disabled adults of any age, have been unable to obtain health
coverage at any price because of a pre-existing health condition. As
part of the roll-out of the new health reform law, the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services has announced the
establishment of a new plan that will offer coverage to these
previously uninsurable individuals.
Steinbrenner Fourth Billionaire in 2010 to Escape Taxes, If
Not Death
New York Yankees owner
George Steinbrenner is the fourth known U.S. billionaire to die
during 2010. Why is this significant? Because there is no estate tax
in 2010, meaning that the U.S. Treasury has lost billions in tax
revenues unless Congress acts between now and the end of the year to
reinstate the tax retroactively.
10 Reasons to Create an Estate Plan Now
Many people think that
estate plans are for someone else, not them. They may rationalize
that they are too young or don't have enough money to reap the tax
benefits of a plan. But as the following list makes clear, estate
planning is for everyone, regardless of age or net worth.
Nursing Home Residents Have Rights!
Many people incorrectly
believe that once someone enters a nursing home, their freedom is
over. In fact, nursing home residents have many rights, and it is
important to know those rights and to be able to enforce
them.
New Attorney Joins the Elder Law Center, P.C.
We are pleased to announce that Catherine E. Malesky has joined
the Elder Law Center, P.C. as an associate
attorney.
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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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