Proposed legislation in New Jersey would, if passed, cause the state to join at least 30 other states in preventing episodes of so-called “granny snatching." In some situations, an elderly person needs someone else to make decisions on his or her behalf. Whether it's because of Alzheimer's disease or other causes of cognitive decline, elderly people often need an adult guardian to make their decisions for them. The trouble in this situation occurs when one state names a guardian, then a family … [Read more...] about New Jersey May Join Majority of Anti-”Granny Snatching” States
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Medicaid Expansion Means More Healthcare Options For Many
Though the Supreme Court is considering a challenge that may make the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, a recent Wall Street Journal article points out that as long as the law is not overturned, millions more Americans will be able to use Medicaid as a viable health care planning option. Medicaid began its life as a joint federal and state program designed to provide healthcare insurance to the impoverished, elderly, pregnant women, children, and those with … [Read more...] about Medicaid Expansion Means More Healthcare Options For Many
Guarding Against Post-Death Identity Theft
A new study reports that about 2.5 million Americans of a unique group are the victims of identity theft every year. What makes these victims different than the millions more Americans who are victimized by identity theft is the fact that these people are deceased. Identity thieves can use the information from deceased victims to open fraudulent accounts just as they would with a living person's information. While you cannot guarantee that identity theft will never happen, there are steps you … [Read more...] about Guarding Against Post-Death Identity Theft
Moving? Your Estate Plan May Need An Update
A good estate plan is one that will last you a long time, provided you don't just let it sit in a drawer somewhere gathering dust. There are certain events in life that should prompt you to at least review your estate plan so you can be assured it will be ready when you need it. Moving is just such an event. While you probably won't need to make any changes if you move to a new home within the same state, crossing state lines is potentially problematic for any estate plan, and you will want to … [Read more...] about Moving? Your Estate Plan May Need An Update
Jimi Hendrix Movie Moving Ahead Without Hendrix Tunes
The family-run corporation that represents the estate of the late guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is refusing to give permission to film makers filming a new movie about his life. Experience Hendrix, LLC recently issued a statement detailing how it would not grant permission to any filmmakers to use original Hendrix music in any film unless the estate was fully involved in the development of the movie from the earliest stages. This may pose a problem to the producers of “All Is by my Side,” the film … [Read more...] about Jimi Hendrix Movie Moving Ahead Without Hendrix Tunes
