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The Cost of Medicaid: Eligibility and Asset Protection

Nursing home care can eat away a lifetime of careful savings in no time, but effective Medicaid planning can help protect some familial assets.

Use of Trusts in Disability Planning

There are several different types of trusts that can be used to enhance the quality of life for a trust beneficiary with special needs.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of New Jersey Revocable Trusts

A revocable trust may be a good estate planning tool for those interested in preserving their privacy and limiting their estate's exposure to probate.

Repeal of Estate Tax Likely to be Short-Lived

As of January 1, 2010, the federal estate tax has been repealed - but no one is sure for how long. Some in Congress have promised swift action to bring the controversial tax back.

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