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Illegal evictions of Medicaid nursing home residents are nothing new, but the coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating the problem, according to an investigation by the New York Times.

If you die without a Will or some other form of estate planning, the state in which you reside and the IRS will simply make one for you. Of course, they have no interest in avoiding or reducing estate taxes, minimizing estate administration costs or protecting your family and legacy.

Medicare tips include enrolling at the right time to avoid penalties, choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, reviewing plans annually, and considering financial assistance options.

The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act allows families to roll over up to $15,000 annually from 529 savings accounts to ABLE accounts for the same or a family member beneficiary.

Included in the new tax bill, signed by President Trump on December 22, is a provision that could provide some temporary relief for families with high medical expenses.

Some people become disabled as the result of a work-related illness or injury. In these cases, the individual may be eligible for both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, their total benefits may be limited by what is known as the “workers’ compensation offset.”

People with disabilities are disproportionately low-income. Like many other marginalized communities, people with disabilities are being priced out of many neighborhoods, especially in large metropolitan centers, as rental prices continue to skyrocket and affordable housing stocks dwindle.

The phrase “life estate” often comes up in discussions of estate and Medicaid planning, but what exactly does it mean?

In 2017, Social Security benefits will increase by 0.3%, resulting in a $4 monthly rise for the average recipient. However, higher Medicare Part B premiums may offset this gain.