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How to Talk to Parents about Estate Planning

With nearly 90% of caregivers providing care to a family member, it's important to make time to check in with both aging family members, as well as those performing caregiving duties.

07/11/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Can I Benefit Sleep by Changing Eating Habits?

Restful sleep is important to every human. If you’ve ever tended to a newborn or gotten up repeatedly in the night with caregiving duties, you know what a luxury a good night’s sleep is—and how tough it can be to achieve.

07/10/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

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

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

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

What Is the Government Doing about Misleading Medicare Ads?

After reviewing thousands of complaints about "confusing, misleading, and/or inaccurate" Medicare Advantage ads, and using "secret shoppers" to document deceptive telephone sales pitches, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is putting its foot down on Thursday.

12/01/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Can I Protect My Elderly Parents?

As the American population of seniors continues to expand, the need for intentional estate planning becomes more urgent, especially for the children of aging parents.

12/01/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Should I Spend Assets, so Spouse’s Nursing Home Stay Is Covered by Medicaid?

My spouse is going to have to move to a nursing home. When spending down assets for the sick spouse to qualify for Medicaid, does it have to be done before sick spouse is sent to a nursing home or can it be done even after the sick spouse is admitted to a nursing home?

11/19/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

IRS Announces New Lifetime and Gift Tax Exemptions

The Internal Revenue Service Today announced new inflation-adjusted limits for 2023 that will allow well-off individuals to transfer much more to their heirs tax free during life—or at death.

11/17/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Why Is Power of Attorney So Important for Estate Planning?

Estate planning takes a lot of time, but another factor that needs to not be overlooked is having a power of attorney.

11/16/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

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