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21 Jul ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL IMPACT ON NURSING HOMES

Posted at 13:23h in Elder Justice, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Nursing Home

Although the One Big Beautiful Bill signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, may not directly impact nursing homes, such skilled nursing facilities are likely to feel the pinch. Medicaid is a joint program between the federal and state governments. Most nursing homes in...

14 Jul IS JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESTATE “WASTING AWAY IN MARGARITAVILLE” DUE TO CO-TRUSTEES SUING EACH OTHER

Posted at 13:12h in Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

Jimmy Buffett’s widow and co-trustee of his trust, Jane Slagsvol, and his longtime financial advisor, accountant, and co-trustee of his trust, Richard Mozenter, have filed suits to remove each other as a trustee. The trust estate is worth an estimated $275 million dollars (which includes...

07 Jul FREQUENT FLYER MILES OFTEN CRASH AFTER DEATH

Posted at 13:01h in Digital Assets, Estate Planning, Inheritance

Many accumulate frequent flyer miles or loyalty rewards for traveling with airlines. However, most of the larger commercial airlines do not permit mileage or points to transfer upon the death of the person who accumulated the mileage or points (the “member”). The policies of each...

26 Jun NEITHER PRINCE WILLIAM nor HARRY WILL INHERIT PRINCESS DIANA’S CHILDHOOD HOME

Posted at 15:00h in Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Last Will and Testament

The Althorp Estate, Princess Diana’s childhood home and final resting place, will likely be inherited by her nephew Louis Spencer, instead of her children, Prince Harry and Prince William. The family estate has been owned by the Spencer family since 1508, and it is presently run...

23 Jun OPTIONS IN HANDLING A DECEASED FAMILY MEMBER’S FACEBOOK ACCOUNT

Posted at 14:53h in Deceased Privacy Protection, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills

Have you ever been notified of a friend’s birthday even after their death? Sometimes family members (parent, sibling, child, spouse) or executors fail to notify Facebook of the account holder’s death. Instead of doing nothing, there are 2 options: (1) deletion of the account or...

16 Jun FATHER ATTEMPTS TOTAL PICK OF “AMERICAN PICKERS” STAR’S ESTATE BY WILL CHALLENGE

Posted at 14:46h in Estate Planning, Guardianship, Last Will and Testament, Wills

The last will and testament of Frank Fritz (who was a star on the popular television show “American Pickers” on the History Channel) has been challenged by his father, Bill Fritz, due to lack of capacity. Frank was a co-host on the show (where he and...

28 Apr IS A HOUSEBOAT A HOME? lAWS ADRIFT – WILL PROTECTION SINK?

Posted at 18:22h in Asset Protection, Bankruptcy, Medicaid Planning, Property Taxes, Taxes, Wills

Laws vary on whether a houseboat is a home, if it is protected from creditors or if there can even be any tax benefits. Medicaid, bankruptcy and the Internal Revenue Code all address treatment of houseboats. MEDICAID TREATMENT OF HOUSEBOATS AS HOME: Under long-term care Medicaid...

22 Apr HOW TO STOP UNSAFE SENIORS FROM DRIVING

Posted at 18:04h in Dementia, Guardianship, Katie’s Law, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Seniors safety

It is often difficult to determine when it is unsafe for someone to drive. This is particularly troublesome for many seniors who fear loss of independence when their driving privileges are lost. This may result in loneliness in addition to no longer being able to...