Steve Weisman
Caring.com Expert
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Steve Weisman hosts the nationally syndicated radio show A Touch of Grey, heard on more than 50 stations, including WABC in New York City and KRLA in Los Angeles. He is a practicing lawyer specializing in estate planning and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He's a public speaker and commentator who has appeared on many radio and television shows throughout the country, and he's the legal editor of Talkers magazine, the preeminent trade publication of talk radio.
Weisman has also taught at the University of Massachusetts, Curry College, and Boston University. Presently, he's a senior lecturer at Bentley College. Steve is the author of A Guide to Elder Planning: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Legally and Financially, Boomer or Bust: Your Financial Guide to Retirement, Health Care, Medicare, and Long-Term Care, and 50 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit: Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft, Credit Cards, Credit Repair, and Credit Reports. His latest book is The Truth About Avoiding Scams.
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Sunday July 20, 2008
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Answer - When is the best time to sell a parent's home when they live in an assisted living facility and won't be returning?
Children need to decide between selling and renting out their parent's home after their mother's been placed in assisted living.
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Answer - If minor children are left as beneficiaries of insurance policies, who would manage their money?
Unless there is a trust, a parent or guardian will manage the funds on behalf of a minor beneficiary.
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Answer - Will there be any difficulty withdrawing funds from joint accounts that my mother and I share?
If you're a joint account holder with your parent, you should have no trouble accessing the funds after they die.
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Answer - How can I convince my parents to accept my financial help?
Help your parents deal with their debt by helping them set up a comprehensive financial plan.
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Tuesday July 01, 2008
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Answer - How can I set up a trust account in a bank for my granddaughter?
How do I set up a trust for my granddaughter at a bank?
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Tuesday June 17, 2008
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Answer - Will my stepmother be financially responsible for my dad's care once his insurance money runs out?
Medicaid laws may protect your stepmother from losing her savings to pay for your father's care, but contact an elder law attorney to help you navigate the maze.
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Answer - When should my husband relinquish the checkbook?
It's difficult to know when to take away a loved one's checkbook, but look for signs that his mental acuity is not what it was.
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Answer - How can I pre-pay funeral costs with my mother's life insurance policy?
To pay for your mother's funeral expenses, you can designate the proceeds of her life insurance to pay for the funeral or create a trust for funeral expenses.
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Monday June 16, 2008
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Answer - If a couple is separated but own a house jointly, does one filing bankruptcy affect the other's financial affairs?
If your parents are separated and one parent wants to declare bankruptcy, the other spouse should contact an attorney to protect their rights.
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Thursday June 12, 2008
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Answer - Financial Aid for Caregivers?
A description of the financial aid options available to unpaid caregivers.
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Friday May 23, 2008
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Answer - With no assets and cash, how can I pay for my own final expenses?
Answer to: with no assets and cash , how can I pay for my own funeral expenses?
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Answer - How do I compensate a sibling who is the primary caregiver for our parent?
Answer to: how do I compensate a sibling who is the primary caregiver for our parent?
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Answer - Is there a financial planner (book) one could purchase for...
Answer to: Is there a financial organizer where I can keep all my financial information and records?
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Tuesday May 20, 2008
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Answer - My parents just deeded their home to me for $1.00. Do I still qualify to be gifted the 2008 $12,000.00 amount without being gift taxed?
My parents just deeded their home to me for $1. Do I have to pay the gift tax?
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Answer - Is my father responsible for money borrowed on his credit card?
Unfortunately, without more facts, I have to give you...
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Saturday May 10, 2008
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Answer - How can I reconcile the debt of my late father?
My father recently died. How do I handle his outstanding debt?
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Answer - Should I put my only daughter on my car title?
Should I put my only daughter on my car title?
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Answer - What's a Totten Trust and how does it work?
What is a Totten Trust and how does it work?
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Answer - What are the first steps in getting my mother's home deeded to my siblings and me?
My mother wants to transfer her home to myself and my siblings. How do we do this?
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Sunday April 27, 2008
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Answer - is it a good idea to put your IRA in a revocable living trust?
Is it a good idea to put your IRA in a revocable living trust?
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Answer - I made the decision to take my wife off life supports at the doctors recomendation. Will I have problems with her lfe insurance carrior when filing to collect?
I made the decision to take my wife off life supports. Will I have problems with her life insurance carrier when filing to collect?
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Answer - How do we deal with the expenses associated with the cost of burying my mother when her life insurance policy doesn't cover everything?
How do we deal with the expenses associated with the cost of burying my mother when her life insurance policy doesn't cover everything?
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Answer - Who is responsible for the final costs of my almost ex-husband?
I was in the process of divorcing my husband when he died. Am I responsible for his debts?
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Answer - From what money are final expenses paid first?
We often hear about our money that you can't take it...
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Answer - When is it the age to buy long term care insurance?
What is the right age to buy long term care insurance?
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Answer - What is the age limit to buy long term care insurance?
What is the age limit to buy long term care insurance?
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Wednesday April 09, 2008
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Answer - Is it possible to buy a house despite credit card debt?
Is it possible to buy a house despite credit card debt and a poor credit rating?
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Answer - What is the best way for my 87 year old mother to invest her money?
What is the best way for my 87 year old mother to invest her money?
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Answer - My mother was recently involved in an internet dating scam...
My mother was the victim of an Internet scam artist. Should we be worried that they will attack her finances or steal her identity?
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Answer - Can you get financial aid for a caregiver?
There are some programs that may be able to offer some...
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Monday January 28, 2008
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Answer - What is the priority for paying debts for an estate in Tennessee?
The rules for the priority of the payments for the debts of an estate.
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Monday December 10, 2007
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Answer - Why hasn't the age for signing up for Medicare changed to coincide with the eligibility date for drawing social security?
An explanation of why the eligibility age for Medicare is not the same as the eligibility age for social security.
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Monday November 19, 2007
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Answer - How should my father balance estate planning, tax planning, and Medicaid planning?
To sort out these competing issues, your father first...
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Friday November 16, 2007
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Answer - How do I get my dad to stop taking questionable financial advice from his friends?
The important thing to remember is that, with all investment...
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Answer - How should my mother decide when to file for Social Security?
The question your mother needs to ask herself is this...
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