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Remarriage terminates widow’s eligibility for disabled veterans property tax exemption

There are some circumstances in which a person’s eligibility for governmental benefits is affected by his or her marital status. This is certainly the case with Medicaid/MLTSS; Supplemental Security Income; and exemption from inheritance tax on receipt of an inheritance. … Continue reading

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Property Tax Assessment and Tax Basis Transfer – Over Age 55 or Disabled

Generally speaking, whenever California real property is transferred, the County Assessor may reassess the property to establish base value for property tax purposes. There are limits as to how much the value may increase every year due to changes in … Continue reading

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New Law Prohibits Employees of Agencies Providing Residential Services from Serving as Guardians for Disabled Adults in Illinois

In this Learn About Law article, we discuss HB 4686, a new law that came into effect this year that bans the appointment of guardians who are employees of agencies that provide residential services. Read more detail on Recent Estate … Continue reading

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Amusement Park Accommodations for the Disabled

Amusement parks are filled with disappointed children who do not meet the minimum height requirements necessary to ride rollercoasters. Unlike most children who can find comfort in knowing that one day they will be tall enough to ride, for the … Continue reading

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Island Princess Rescues Six Venezuelans From Disabled Vessel

Yesterday, the Island Princess reportedly rescued six people on a disabled vessel as the cruise ship was sailing to Cartagena, Colombia, according to a crew member on the Island Princess. The Island Princess had departed from Ocho Ríos, Jamaica and was … Continue reading

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