by The Jaeger Firm | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Tucked in the federal spending bill that passed at the end of December 2020 are some changes aimed at simplifying Medicare enrollment and addressing coverage gaps. But Congress chose not to address the biggest problem. Currently, Medicare enrollment begins three...
by michelle.p | Jan 15, 2021 | Will
While making a will is usually a permanent way to specify how your assets will be distributed among your beneficiaries, sometimes events can arise that make it necessary to change a will. For example, a marriage, a divorce, the sudden death or birth of a child or the...
by The Jaeger Firm | Jan 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
While legally you may not need all-new estate planning documents if you move to a different state, you should have your documents reviewed by a local attorney in your new home. The Constitution of the United States requires that states give “full faith and...
by The Jaeger Firm | Jan 1, 2021 | Estate Planning, Will
Most Americans prefer a root canal or taxes over preparing a will. And while laying out your final wishes can be difficult, it’s probably not as miserable as you might imagine. In fact, it is one New Year’s resolution that you can accomplish now. Having a will saves...
by michelle.p | Dec 18, 2020 | Probate
There’s an old saying that goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, and this is certainly true when it comes to probate disputes. The best way to deal with a probate dispute is to not have one in the first place, which can often be...
by michelle.p | Dec 4, 2020 | Probate
When you experience a loved one’s death, it can be hard to continue on with your responsibilities. Even when the deceased has a will or other estate plan, it can be overwhelming to have to go through assets, paying off debts, and distributing any necessary...
by michelle.p | Nov 20, 2020 | Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is an estate planning document that can dictate who can make decisions for you whether financially or about your healthcare when you are incapable of doing so any longer. The attorney-in-fact or agent acts in your place at this time. An estate...
by michelle.p | Nov 6, 2020 | Medicaid Planning
Nursing home or long-term care is often very expensive, and few people have any sort of long-term care insurance to help cover the cost. When a family needs to arrange for long term care for an elderly person, they are often told that they need to nearly exhaust their...
by michelle.p | Oct 23, 2020 | Long-Term Care
It is not uncommon for an aging person to require some form of long-term care after a debilitating illness or surgery. Also, when an older person is no longer able to live alone, long-term care may be the only choice left. If this care involves a skilled nursing...
by michelle.p | Oct 9, 2020 | Health Care Directives
During serious illnesses, you may be unable to communicate your wishes. This is why an advanced healthcare directive is so important. It will dictate your wishes about medical treatment and is signed in advance to allow a doctor and other medical professionals to know...
