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• Property Transfer after Your Death word

  What happens to your property after you die? Content Detail

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  Legal Hotline for Texans

• Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance

  If you have shopped for long-term care insurance for yourself or for someone else, you´ve probably encountered complicated options, unfamiliar terms, and difficult calculations. Since long-term care insurance isn´t standardized in Texas, every policy is different. In general, there are some questions you should ask about each policy you´re considering. Content Detail

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  Texas Department of Insurance

• The Cost of Long-Term Care

  Long-term care can be expensive. The cost depends on the amount and type of care you need and where you receive it. Most long-term care costs are paid by Medicaid, a federal-state assistance program for people who qualify. People with low incomes may already qualify for Medicaid, and those with moderate incomes may be able to "spend down" their assets to qualify. Content Detail

• The Truth About Living Trusts

  Just like a will, a revocable living trust is a written document that lets you direct how your property will pass after your death. Unlike a will, it also directs how you want your property managed during any disability. Content Detail

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  AARP

• Tips When Shopping for Insurance

  Insurance is a product you purchase to protect yourself from financial disasters, and your needs for protection can change over time. It´s important to understand the insurance policies you have and decide if those coverages are still right for you. If you´re considering buying insurance, here are some shopping tips to remember. Content Detail

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  Texas Department of Insurance