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MEDICAID – Not Just for the “Working-Man”

When many people hear the word Medicaid, their first reaction is, “I’ll never.”  “I have worked my whole life, and I’ve got too much pride to take some hand-out from the government.”  This sentiment...

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No Such Thing as a Medicaid Trust--"It's a Trap!"

    It's true.  A man's home is his castle.  So when it comes to paying for assisted living, nursing, or some other type of long-term care, a man will do most anything to avoid losing it to the the...

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What Will My Medicare Pay For?

For many, all they really know about Medicare is that it will eventually, (after I work all my life), pay for my healthcare.  However, it is important to know what Medicare is and what it is not....

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Government Shut-down's effect on Medicaid Beneficiaries--Don't Be Alarmed...

The first and most important thing to understand  about the current government shut-down and how it may affect program  beneficiaries is the difference between mandatory and discretionary spending....

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Everyone Should Have a LadyBird--Deed That Is

One realization we will likely all come to is that one day, if we are lucky, we will reach retirement.  Then, soon thereafter, we will most certainly reach an age where we can no longer refer to...

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Financial Freedom:  Bond Lessons from Waco

On May 17, 2015 a tragic and inexcusable incident occurred outside a Twin-Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas which left nine people dead.  This particular Twin-Peaks had a history of catering to the...

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I have a Will. . . is that all I need? 

For many, understanding their last Will and Testament and what it is intended for is complicated.  In many cases, having a Will completes their need for simple estate planning.  A Will is a direction...

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I LEFT THE BAR, GOT PULLED OVER, NOW WHAT?

       This is a frightening scenario for most people. In the flash of red and blue lights, your heart is pounding, your mind is racing, your nerves are fearful and you just don’t want to make a...

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Debt Problems, Marriage Killer?

In my years of experience, I have often seen couples struggling to cope with the stresses of every-day life. It’s hard enough to keep the house clean, keep the boss happy at work, make sure the kids...

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Drug Free Zones . . . Probation eligibility / Effect on Parole

The additional allegation that you have possessed, manufactured or delivered a controlled substance in a drug free zone "DFZ" can have a significant impact on your ability to ultimately receive...

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Automatic Weapons--Are they easy to get?

The short answer--NO. With the recent, tragic shootings perpetrated by sub-human individuals like those that took place Las Vegas and Orlando, there has been a great deal of discussion regarding the...

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Social Media Posts -- Can your posts land you in jail?

​                Today one of the first things we do in the morning is jump on our Social media avenues, such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and so on. This is where we check the weather, daily news,...

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DWI--BUT YOUR DOCTOR PRESCRIBED THE MEDS?

               Many law abiding citizens have a designated driver, Uber, or taxi ready to take them home after a night at the club or bar and grill when they know that they will be drinking. Others...

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Are Ride Sharing Services Safe?

            Uber and Lyft are well known ride booking services. You can simply download the service application to your smart phone and conveniently request a pick up for whatever your destination may...

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Preparing for your Attorney consultation--Criminal Defense

​HOW TO BE PREPARED:  Meeting with an attorney can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.  A few simple steps can make the decision in finding the right criminal attorney easier and leave your...

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