The past year has been one filled with heated discussions about the expenses associated with programs such as Medicaid. If you are unfamiliar with Medicaid, it is the massive government program through which millions of disabled or impoverished Americans receive their healthcare insurance coverage, if they are able to make it through the infamous restrictions placed upon who can qualify for its benefits. Regardless of how you feel about Medicaid, the results of an annual survey conducted by the … [Read more...] about Medicaid Spending Increases at Unusual Rate
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Three Basic Questions about Trusts
If you're thinking about creating a trust, here's a list of frequently asked questions that may help you decide if a trust is right for you. What is the value of a trust? This is a question without a very definitive answer, specifically because trusts are used for such a wide assortment of purposes – the value of which is determined by its creator. That said, however, most trusts are used to provide money to those in need, or to impose money management upon those who lack such skill themselves. … [Read more...] about Three Basic Questions about Trusts
Sherman Hemsley’s Will Upheld as Valid by the Court
You may not have known this, but Sherman Hemsley, the actor who played George Jefferson on “The Jeffersons,” the TV sitcom that aired from 1975 – 1985 and was nominated for eight Golden Globe awards, died in July from lung cancer and, because of intra-family disputes over his will, his body was kept in refrigerated storage for five months. 78-year-old Richard Thornton, the recently verified half-brother of Mr. Hemsley, had contested the validity of Hemsley’s will, claiming that he … [Read more...] about Sherman Hemsley’s Will Upheld as Valid by the Court
Is Medicaid Just as Good as Private Insurance?
One might think that the answer to this question would be heavily in favor of the private insurance, but, according to a study recently conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), that may not be the case. According to the GAO study, persons whose healthcare coverage is provided by Medicaid tend to enjoy nearly the same access to medical care as those persons covered by private insurance plans. In fact, the GAO found that children do have equal access to doctors regardless … [Read more...] about Is Medicaid Just as Good as Private Insurance?
Happy Birthday Mike Robinson!
Enjoy your special day! From the Team at the Law Office of Michael Robinson … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Mike Robinson!
