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Jan

Thinking Through Year End and New Year Taxes

As we approach the end of 2016, we at Strauss Attorneys, PLLC would like to remind you of measures you can take to minimize your income tax liability. By taking proactive steps to secure credits and deductions, or accelerating or postponing income or deductions, a savvy taxpayer ...

Jan

Medicare Rehabilitation Coverage – There is no “Improvement” Standard

Our clients frequently are faced with a common myth or misconception regarding what nursing home care may be covered by Medicare following a hospitalization when rehabilitation has been prescribed by the patient’s attending physician. Many times providers or insurers erroneously...

Jan

Elder Exploitation and Financial Abuse: Marking the 10th Anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15th, 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Please read below for some important signs of Elder Abuse that can help you detect whether your loved ones or friends may be at risk of becoming a victim. Elder Exploitation and Financial Abuse It is...

Jan

There is No “Improvement Standard” for Continued Medicare Rehabilitation Coverage

Jan

Why Everyone Should Have a Health Care Power of Attorney

A Health Care Power of Attorney is a document that authorizes another person to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so. There are many different situations that could result in a person being unable to make or communicate medical decisions and these situations ...

Jan

The Many Pieces of Resting in Peace

For many people, end of life planning means having a good will and a better prayer. Some may also think about doing a trust, healthcare power of attorney, living will, long term care planning and even talking things over with family. But many people fail to think about funeral a...

Jan

An Introduction to Asset Protection Planning

Almost everyone knows someone who had a problem and lost everything. Claims can, for example, allege professional liability, responsibility for a car accident, or unpaid creditors. Whether meritorious or not, defense can be enormously costly. With our litigious society, with limi...

Jan

Planning for Disability

No one likes to think about the possibility of their own disability or the disability of a loved one. However, as we'll see below, the statistics are clear that we should all plan for at least a temporary disability. This issue of The Wealth Advisor examines the eye-opening...

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