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August 2009 ENewsletter


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ElderLaw News
August 2009


Grosskopf & Black, LLC ENewsletter August 2009

Welcome to the August 2009 edition of the Grosskopf and Black, LLC ENewsletter. This newsletter is provided as a free service to our clients and friends. You may feel free to forward to friends of yours and you may unsubscribe at any time.We are watching closely to see what, if any, changes occur to either the Medicare or Medicaid systems here in the next months, amidst all the talk of healthcare reform.Also, we are watching to see what, if anything, that Congress may do to the Federal Estate Tax. That tax is nearing its "sunset" date, when the current version of the tax may revert to an earlier version, but..... stay tuned.


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2009 Long-Term Care Insurance Prices Rise Slightly, Range Widely
A 55-year-old individual considering a basic level of long-term care insurance protection -- a $100 daily benefit and three years of coverage -- can expect to pay $723 a year if married or $1,060 if single, according to the 2009 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index.
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Don't Leave Children Unequal Shares By Mistake
Siblings do not always receive equal shares of a parent's estate. Sometimes the inequality is intentional and sometimes it is accidental. In either case, it is important to take care to avoid unintentional consequences.
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BOOK REVIEW: Making the Golden Years Golden
As we age, new issues confront us -- from where to live to who can provide care to how to avoid scams. Making the Golden Years Golden addresses problems like these and offers practical advice and tips to help navigate the senior years.
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Useful Financial, Retirement and Personal Calculators Available on the Web
The Web has spawned many miracles, and one of them is the creation of online calculators that can give consumers answers to complex questions in seconds based on their specific circumstances.
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Getting Cash From a Life Insurance Policy If You Are Terminally Ill
Unfortunately, a diagnosis of a terminal illness often comes with many expenses. If you need money to pay for your medical care or comfort, you may be able to use your life insurance policy to get some immediate cash.
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