Monthly Archives: December 2013
Half of seniors eligible for drug benefit don’t apply
A little Extra Help could do senior citizens a world of good, literally and figuratively. That’s the name for a Medicare benefit that can greatly help low-income elderly people pay for their prescriptions, but one that far too many of those eligible for it don’t know exists. “More than 2 million people on Medicare… Read More »
Unusual will faced on legal hurdles
We give great respect to the words and actions of the dying. People have been convicted of murder based almost entirely on the words spoken by their victims as the end drew near. And recently in Canada they celebrated the 65th anniversary of what’s been called the “most unique will ever written,” one that… Read More »
Planning for the unplanned requires expert advice
Most people don’t want to contemplate their death, but that doesn’t prevent them from planning for it in terms of their estate. And while most people likewise don’t want to give a thought to a relationship failing to work out, it happens. Wise individuals also make plans with this sad possibility in mind. “People… Read More »
While Not Advisable, Battling IRS Need Not Mean Defeat
Getting into a fight with the Internal Revenue Service is almost never a good idea. However, one wealthy woman did win a legal battle regarding the gift tax exemption. “There wouldn’t seem to be a whole lot of loopholes available for people making use of the gift tax exemption to reduce their estate taxes,”… Read More »