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Will Social Security Run Out Soon?

The Social Security system of retirement benefits, begun in 1935, are a crucial underpinning of life for American retirees. For most people over 65, it’s undoubtedly hard to imagine life without this retirement benefit.
12/20/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Does Estate Plan Need a Trust?

Trusts are sometimes offered as a ‘cure all’ solution to estate planning problems. It is true that some issues lend themselves to the use of trusts.
12/19/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What Is Life Expectancy of a Person with Alzheimer’s?

My dad just got diagnosed with dementia, and I’m worried about his quality of life in the future—and I’m scared this could shorten his life. How long do people live on average after a dementia diagnosis?
12/16/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What are Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration?

You can ward off plenty of health conditions by looking out for early warning signs. However, that’s not possible with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50. That’s because there are no warning signs in the early stages.
12/15/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What are Biggest Medicare Open Enrollment Mistakes?

Millions of retirees are in the thick of Medicare open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.  However, many find the process challenging. Some don’t understand the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, many are overwhelmed by Medicare advertising and only 4 in 10 people review their plan options each year, according to a July 2022 report from health care consulting firm Sage Growth Partners.
12/14/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Should You Agree to Being a Guardian?

You might be surprised at how many questions arise surrounding financial issues, legal arrangements and lifestyle choices.
12/12/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Does Taking a Lot of Pills Have Major Downside of Dementia?

Taking multiple prescribed medications at the same time may endanger your brain's health, a study finds.
12/09/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Blunders in Estate Planning May Lead to Breach of Family Harmony

Some estate planning decisions can lead to terrible family rifts that never recover.
12/08/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Some Expenses Increase with Retirement

Many major expenses only shrink once you retire. However, health care is hardly one of them.
12/07/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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How to Transfer Business to the Next Generation

Failing to properly plan for disability, death, or the ultimate transition of a family business can lead to disastrous financial consequences for both the business and the family.
12/06/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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