by admin | Jan 18, 2009 | Medicaid and Long Term Care
How have the rules changed concerning “immediate annuities” owned by a Medicaid applicant? The rules concerning Medicaid eligibility for an applicant or spouse of the applicant who owns an “immediate annuity” (one that is paying out a fixed monthly or yearly sum for...
by admin | Jan 13, 2009 | Personal Injury
New law effective as of October 1, 2009. If you have been involved in an automobile accident that is not your fault, an important practical question is whether the at-fault driver has insurance, and, if so, how much? The minimum amount of liability insurance required...
by admin | Jan 13, 2009 | Personal Injury
Has a family member been injured in a nursing home? Many families answer “yes” to that question. Injuries include bed sores, infections, bed, wheel chairs, or during transfers. Here are some ways in which the legal issuesstricken areas choking on food, dehydration,...
by admin | Jan 4, 2009 | Estate Planning
What is the current status of the federal estate tax for assets passing to non-spouse beneficiaries? To use a somewhat overused expression, it is “up in the air”. The value of assets that can pass, federal estate tax free, to non-spouse beneficiaries increased to...
by admin | Jan 4, 2009 | Business Transactions
The importance of being licensed. If your business requires licensing by a State agency, treat the requirement seriously. In Connecticut, many trades and professions are licensed through the Department of Consumer Protection. A few examples of businesses that require...
