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Law Insight – Simple Wills and Pour-Over Wills
If you want to direct how your property will be disposed and distributed at your death, you need a will. The most common type of will is a "simple" will. Typically, a simple will directs that after all the taxes and all the debts are paid, any remaining property [...]
Law Insight – Why Use a Revocable Living Trust?
If a person already has a Will, why do they need to use a Revocable Living Trust. First, time. The administration of a Probate can be a time-consuming and expensive process. 6 to 12 months or longer is not uncommon. Second, loss of privacy. During the administration of a Probate, [...]
Law Insight – Who Can Make a Will in Oklahoma
The State of Oklahoma has certain formal requirements that must be met before a person can create a Will. First, the person must be 18 years of age or older. Second, the person must be of sound mind when the will is made. This means that the person must [...]
Where’s My New Medicare Card? How to Find Out the Status
The federal government has begun mailing new Medicare cards to 59 million Americans. You should keep track of when your new card will arrive and contact Medicare if you don't receive it.
Medicare Extends Deadline for Relief from Part B Penalties
Medicare is extending its offer of relief from penalties for certain Medicare beneficiaries who failed to sign up for Medicare Part B because they had coverage through the individual insurance marketplace.
When Can an Adult Child Be Liable for a Parent’s Nursing Home Bill?
While a nursing home cannot require a child to be personally liable for their parent's nursing home bill, there are circumstances in which children can end up having to pay.
How to Appeal a Medicare Prescription Drug Denial
If your Medicare drug plan denies coverage for a drug you need, you don't have to simply accept it. There are several steps you can take to fight the decision.
Ransomware – What is a Small Business To Do? One Country Lawyer’s “Git ‘Er Done” Solution!
While attending the summer NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) conference, I had the opportunity to attend a break-out session on technology. Our speaker bemoaned the curse of ransomware, but was cautious to offer suggestions on how to prepare for or avoid it. And, that got me thinking [...]
I was a Teenage Pig Farmer
I will never forget that pleasant spring evening when I got an urgent telephone call from my cousin, Jon Martin. “Reece Boone! Reece Boone! Do I have a deal for you!” (Don’t forget that it is a common Southern practice to call close family members by their first AND middle [...]
How to Reverse Medicare Surcharges When Your Income Changes
What happens if you are a high-income Medicare beneficiary who is paying a surcharge on your premiums and then your income changes? If your circumstances change, you can reverse those surcharges.