By Jeffrey A. Bloom It’s a bit of ancient history, but Jim Morrison’s will highlights a misunderstanding in estate planning that is still common today: What happens to the balance of a bequest when the beneficiary dies?   The Doors lead singer’s will provided that his entire estate would pass to his girlfriend, Pamela Courson, provided she survived him… [Continue Reading]

Assisted living facility residents covered by Medicaid are at risk of being evicted if they leave the facility, even for a temporary hospitalization, the National Senior Citizen’s Law Center (NSCLC) warns in a recently released White Paper on the problem. Ironically, Medicaid officials in most states have the power to prevent these evictions but in… [Continue Reading]

By Jeffrey A. Bloom It’s a bit of ancient history, but Jim Morrison’s will highlights a misunderstanding in estate planning that is still common today: What happens to the balance of a bequest when the beneficiary dies?   The Doors lead singer’s will provided that his entire estate would pass to his girlfriend, Pamela Courson, provided she survived him… [Continue Reading]