According to a recent report by CNBC, over half of the revenue generated by the nation’s top five-insurance companies comes from federal government funds provided by Medicare and Medicaid., more than doubling since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) came into effect. Those insurers generated a combined $92.5 billion in revenue…
Estate planning can be a confusing topic, especially when considering it along with financial planning. It can be even more confusing given the current debate over tax cuts and how they will impact the economy if they are enacted. A recent article from MarketWatch.com paints a rather bleak picture of…
A U.S. District Court judge recently ruled that medical malpractice victimss receiving benefits from Medicare must pay back the federal government for medical care in cases where plaintiffs make a successful recovery in their claims. The victim’s wife brought the claim against the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Studies (CMS)…
Estate planning is sometimes thought of as something older, more established individuals engage in when they have kids to worry about and significant assets to protect. While it is never too early to start thinking about comprehensive estate planning, it is also important to be aware of and avoid some…
For both practical and philanthropic reasons, charitable giving can be an important part of your estate planning strategy. However, it is important to approach charitable giving in estate planning in a responsible manner to make sure that you are getting the most out of it while being sure your objectives…
A recent article by Time Magazine covered the financial struggles millions of aging Americans face trying to figure out how to pay for the long term in the future. Unfortunately, our nation’s health care system does not seem to have an effective way for our elders to pay for long-term…
A recent report by CNN revealed the lengths to which one California drug maker may be going to push sales of Nuedexta, a little red pill developed to treat certain behavioral problems but has been increasingly used in nursing homes to control residents. The story by CNN was so compelling…
In the last decade, digital platforms like Facebook and Twitter have exploded in popularity to the point where millions of people, both young and old, have accounts and regularly post and share information with one another. Other media like Google Drive and Dropbox allow allow anyone with an email address…
While none of us expect to become so ill we cannot manage our own affairs, we should nonetheless prepare contingencies in case these types of situations arise out of an injury, old age, or another unexpected event. One of the most important types of planning we can do is to…
New York’s Surrogate’s Courts handle a wide variety of civil issues, mostly related to trusts and estates, guardianship, and adoption. The Surrogate’s Court is established in every county in New York, helping to provide residents with timely and effective due process for legal issues under the court’s jurisdiction. The following…