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Monthly Archives: March 2018

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Choosing Retirement Account Beneficiaries Requires Some Thought

The choice of beneficiary for IRA, SEP or 401(k) or other retirement plans can have significant tax implications.  Here are some of the rules and concerns when designating beneficiaries.

March 23, 2018
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Proving That a Transfer Was Not Made in Order to Qualify for Medicaid

Medicaid law imposes a penalty period if you transferred assets within five years of applying, but what if the transfers had nothing to do with Medicaid? How do you prove you made the transfers for a purpose other than to qualify for Medicaid?

March 15, 2018

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Medicaid Secrets: Protect Your Family’s Assets from Nursing Home Costs

Attorneys Jodi Murphy & Michelle A. Berglund-Harper co-authored Medicaid Secrets – the definitive guide on unveiling the mystery of how to qualify for Medicaid benefits. This book is a must have to understand federal laws surrounding qualifying for Medicaid and Veteran’s benefits.

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Murphy & Berglund was established by Jodi E. Murphy, Esquire and Michelle A. Berglund-Harper, Esquire with the purpose of helping families plan for life, address the unexpected, deal with death, resolve conflict, and preserve legacies for future generations.

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