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    Understanding the Rising Costs of Long-Term Care

    Understanding the Rising Costs of Long-Term Care

    The uncertainty of the future can be a scary thing. As you get older, your body and your finances change, affecting every facet of your life and creating the need to make sure that you have a plan in place, should anything unforeseen occur.

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    Understanding Trusts

    Understanding Trusts

    When you create a trust, you are creating an asset. You are utilizing resources, in order to protect the financial interests of yourself or your designated loved ones. Depending on the type of trust, you can find yourself shaping your estate and your future.

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    4 Asset Protection Strategies

    4 Asset Protection Strategies

    Asset protection can certainly be complicated and confusing, especially for those with larger estates. However, there are straightforward steps that can be taken to protect property against potential future creditors, lawsuits and other unforeseen circumstances.

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    Learning More About Conservatorship and Guardianship [Episode 90]

    Learning More About Conservatorship and Guardianship [Episode 90]

    Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur discuss the tools that are available if or when you have dementia or some type of cognitive issue as you get older and you require specific care. They highlight this issue through the

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    Personal Caregivers Deserve Thanks and Appreciation

    Personal Caregivers Deserve Thanks and Appreciation

    Countless dedicated, unselfish individuals who have dedicated their lives for the service of others deserve our gratitude. Whether they are Veterans, emergency first responders, or simply one of millions of ordinary citizens who voluntarily make sacrifices to help someone. That

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    Virginia Man Leaves Nursing Home for Holiday Inn, Due to Costs

    Virginia Man Leaves Nursing Home for Holiday Inn, Due to Costs

    When you are planning for your future, you need to understand the financial aspects of every decision that you make. You need to know how much your plans and the care you will require will cost. You also need to

    eldercaredev February 27, 2019July 9, 2020 Medicaid Planning Read more

    Your Estate Plan is Not Complete Without a Power of Attorney

    Your Estate Plan is Not Complete Without a Power of Attorney

    When you get older, you find yourself facing realities in your present that you always felt you would face further down the line. Whether they are the physical changes that your body goes through as you get older or the

    eldercaredev February 25, 2019October 29, 2020 Power of Attorney Read more

    Highlighting Celebrity Estate Planning Issues Part 2 [Episode 89]

    Highlighting Celebrity Estate Planning Issues Part 2 [Episode 89]

    Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur continue their discussion on estate planning issues that arise for celebrities. They discuss musician Ray Charles and the issues surrounding the trusts that he established for his children, as well as the amount

    eldercaredev February 24, 2019 Podcasts Read more

    Highlighting Celebrity Estate Planning Issues [Episode 88]

    Highlighting Celebrity Estate Planning Issues [Episode 88]

    Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur dive into estate planning through the lens of celebrities and use them to highlight the ways that you can put a plan in place, in order to take care of those that you

    eldercaredev February 20, 2019 Podcasts Read more

    Be Aware of Special Tax Advantages for Senior Citizens

    Be Aware of Special Tax Advantages for Senior Citizens

    The painful annual process of completing your taxes is daunting at any age, and it often does not get much easier as you leave your working years behind. The woes of tax season for senior citizens can be compounded by

    eldercaredev February 19, 2019July 9, 2020 Elder Law Read more

    Learning More From Your Pharmacist [Episode 87]

    Learning More From Your Pharmacist [Episode 87]

    Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur are joined by pharmacist and director of HbL PharmaConsulting Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy to discuss her work as a certified geriatric pharmacist in St. Louis. They break down her the importance of medication

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    Understanding Nursing Homes Part 2 [Episode 86]

    Understanding Nursing Homes Part 2 [Episode 86]

    Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur continue their discussion from the previous episode about nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Joe explains the historical timeline of legislation that regulated the nursing homes and long-term care facility industry, as well

    eldercaredev February 2, 2019 Podcasts Read more

    Be Aware of Important Medicare Changes for 2019

    Be Aware of Important Medicare Changes for 2019

    For American citizens over the age of 65, access to health insurance through Medicare is a wonderful perk. Subsidized government health care can be a welcomed relief after dealing with private insurance and costly prescriptions for much of their adult

    eldercaredev January 31, 2019July 9, 2020 Medicaid Planning Read more
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    Welcome to Life’s Third Act, hosted by attorney and CPA Joe Cordell. We explore the fascinating lessons learned from celebrity estates, uncovering insights into estate planning, wealth management, and family dynamics. Through the triumphs and pitfalls of high-profile legacies, we delve into the stories that shape lasting legacies and inspire smarter planning for the future.

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    In the latest episode of Life’s Third Act, host Joe Cordell delves into the legacy of one of America’s most prolific actors of all time, Mickey Rooney. Having starred in over 300 pictures, ranging from the silent film era to the digital age, Rooney is remembered for his lifetime of work and memorable performances. Notable films include “Boys Town”, “The Black Stallion”, and “Night at The Museum”.

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