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Living Will vs. Health Care Power of Attorney

WEBThe most significant difference is that the health-care power of attorney is more flexible. A living will comes into effect only when life-sustaining treatment may be …

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Can a Court Revoke your Living Will or Health Care Power of …

WEBSpecifically, under Section 5454 of the Act, “ [u]nless the health care power of attorney states a time of termination, it is valid until revoked by the principal or the …

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Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney – What is the …

WEBOne significant difference is that the health-care power of attorney is much more broadly applicable. A living will comes into effect only when the issue is whether to use a life …

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PA’s New Law on Powers of Attorney: A Guide for Consumers and …

WEBThese well-intentioned changes come at a cost to consumers. When the new law takes full effect on January 1, 2015, POAs will be more complicated to prepare, …

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The Importance of a Will for a Younger Person

WEBMarshall, Parker & Weber is open and available to help you assess what documents you may need or whether your current plan is in good shape. Call us at 800 …

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Protecting my home from nursing home costs

WEBIn Pennsylvania, nursing home costs currently average around $100,000 a year. Most people in nursing homes eventually qualify for assistance from the …

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Who Makes Health Care Decisions for Me if I cannot make them …

WEBA health care power of attorney authorizes another person to make health-care decisions for you when you cannot make them yourself. Because it is not limited to …

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What Happens if I Don’t Have an Advance Directive

WEBThe provisions of Act 169 are, in effect, a default advance directive for those persons who have not created their own. So, in most cases, there should be someone …

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How to choose between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage

WEBOption 2: A Medicare Advantage Plan. Medicare Advantage Plans (sometimes referred to as Medicare Plan C) are an alternative to Original Medicare. They are offered …

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Pennsylvania Moves to Require Increased Staffing in Nursing Homes

WEBAlzheimer’s Association comments on first package. Marshall, Parker & Weber is open and available to help you assess what documents you may need or …

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Guide Explains Rules for Paying Home Care Workers

WEBHome Care Worker Rights in the States after the Federal Companionship Rules Change-2013, by National Employment Law Project. Marshall, Parker & Weber is …

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My Spouse is in a Nursing Home on Medicaid: What Happens to …

WEBThe Medicaid law permits a diversion of $1,355.00 of Bob’s income to Sue to bring her up to the $2,155.00 MMMNA. The remaining $1,895.00 of Bob’s income is …

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Big Changes to Pennsylvania Law on Powers of Attorney

WEBPennsylvania has enacted broad changes to the law governing powers of attorney. House Bill 1429 (HB 1429) was unanimously passed by the state House and …

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Three Ways to Protect your Assets from Nursing Home Costs

WEBAfter John’s admission to the nursing home, Marian spends the $23,000 excess by paying off the mortgage on the couple’s home, some credit card debt, and by …

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What is Medicaid Spend Down

WEBA Medicaid spend down is reducing the available assets by purchasing things that benefit the Medicaid applicant and his/her spouse. A popular technique for …

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Be Wary when Signing Nursing Home Admission Paperwork

WEBPrint 🖨 PDF 📄Placing a family member in a nursing home is a difficult and traumatic event. One of the obstacles to be overcome is reviewing and signing the …

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Law can require children to pay support for aging parents

WEBThis family support obligation between parents and children is often referred to as “filial support.”. The Pennsylvania’s Domestic Relations Code contains the law that …

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Self-employed Seniors: Don’t forget to deduct your Medicare …

WEBPrint 🖨 PDF 📄Do you know that self-employed seniors can use their Medicare and other health insurance premiums to reduce their income tax liability? Here’s how. …

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