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Bankruptcy in part due to Long Term Care costs

The research Referred to as a “coming storm of broke elderly,” the study was able to identify that the rate of citizens over the age of 65 who are now filing for bankruptcy increased about 204% from 1991 to 2016. … Continue reading

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MEDICARE: What it DOES NOT cover

Many families we meet have the idea that MEDICARE will cover most of their LONG TERM CARE costs, like Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing as well as many of the medical costs associated with aging. Some of the costs NOT … Continue reading

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Dementia Friendly Business

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY BUSINESS! Carolina Estate Counsel just competed the course requirements to certify us as a “Dementia Friendly Business”.  This initiative came about through the 2015 White House Conference on Aging and offered two basic points for businesses to follow: Commitment:  … Continue reading

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Special Needs Trust

What is a “Special Needs” trust? Special Needs Trusts are created to comply with the complex rules of federal needs-based benefits programs that are important and may be available to people with disabilities, such as: • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) … Continue reading

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Cost of Skilled Nursing and What to do?

Why even discuss skilled nursing? There are some statistics that everyone needs to know. 1. At least 70% of people 65 years old and older will need some type of long term care in their lives.  Many will require Long Term Skilled Nursing … Continue reading

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Review your Wills, Powers of Attorney, Insurance policies today!

Situations change, families move, loved ones pass away, children are getting divorced, a grandchild is born with a disability. Your legal and insurance documents are instructions to those handling your final wishes, but it your responsibility to make sure they reflect … Continue reading

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