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Janna Dutton & Associates, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
One North LaSalle Street
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60602
312-899-0950
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This
Month's Articles:
· What is Required of
an Executor?
· Is My Will Still
Valid If I Move to Another State?
· BOOK REVIEW: The
Driving Dilemma: The Complete Resource Guide for Older Drivers and Their
Families
· Using Annuities for
Long-Term Care Planning
· How Medicare
Beneficiaries Can Fight a Hospital Discharge |
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What is Required of an Executor? |
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Being
the executor of an estate is not a task to be taken lightly. Although the
time and effort involved will vary with the estate's size, even if you
are the executor of a small estate you will have important duties that
must be performed correctly or you may be liable to the estate or the
beneficiaries. |
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Is My Will Still Valid If I Move to Another State? |
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Among
all the changes you must make when you move to a new state — driver's
license, voter registration — don't forget your will. While your will
should still be valid in the new state, there may be differences in the
new state's laws that may make certain provisions of the will invalid. |
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BOOK REVIEW: The Driving Dilemma: The Complete
Resource Guide for Older Drivers and Their Families |
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 In
our society, driving is often viewed as a right, not a privilege. But
soon one in four drivers will be over age 65, and studies suggest that
we'll outlive our ability to drive by nearly 10 years. A geriatric
researcher offers advice on discussing driving with an older loved one
and resources for further help.
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Using Annuities for Long-Term Care Planning |
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Insurance
agents and financial institutions often advertise annuities as the
perfect way to generate retirement income. While annuities can be a
valuable retirement tool, if you are buying an annuity as part of a
Medicaid planning strategy, you need to fully understand what you are
getting. |
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How Medicare Beneficiaries Can Fight a Hospital
Discharge |
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If
you are admitted to a hospital as a Medicare patient, the hospital may
try to discharge you before you are ready. While the it can't force you
to leave, the hospital can begin charging you for services. It's
important to know your rights and how to appeal. Even if you don't win
your appeal, appealing can buy you crucial extra days of Medicare
coverage. |
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