End of Watch, Part II: ‘Howe v. Howe’ and the Victims Compensation Fund Award Deadline Hiding in Your Open Files – Law.com Article

In this Law.com article, Erin Norris-Colgan explains how Howe v. Howe shapes the treatment of 9/11-related disability pensions and Victim Compensation Fund awards in New York divorce cases. The article highlights the September 11, 2026 Notice of Participation deadline, the importance of preserving WTC pension rights, and the need for careful drafting, tracing, and asset […]

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Humana Is Ending Select Medicare Advantage Plans For 2027—What You Should Know

If you’re a Humana customer with a Medicare Advantage plan, also known as a Part C or an MA Plan, it could end next year. During an earnings call on July 29, Celeste Mellet, chief financial officer at Humana, confirmed Medicare Advantage plan exits for 2027, impacting approximately 600,000 members. As for the affected plans, Mellet said that the company would “remove or cut off the lower tail of profitability and returns.” Humana declined […]

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My eccentric brother, 62, inherited our dad’s $150,000 watch — but he wants to just throw it in the ocean and I could use the cash. What can I do?

Siblings don’t always fight over finances, but when they do 68% of those conflicts are over their parents’ money. The top disputes revolve around inheritance matters. Surprisingly, these conflicts often aren’t about cash at all. “Most people fight over heirlooms instead of money,” Kelsey Simasko, an estate planning lawyer at Simasko Law, told Moneywise. “The biggest wars […]

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A 28-year-old influencer inherited a home in a Florida 55+ community — now the HOA has raised $155,000 to force her out

Imagine inheriting a home and trying to live there, only to find out the neighbors are so upset at your presence that the HOA approved a mandatory $155,000 assessment to try to force you out. This is exactly the situation a Florida influencer is currently facing. According to multiple Instagram and TikTok posts by a 28-year-old content creator, Bethany […]

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Switching Medicare Plans: 5 Good Reasons to Change Coverage

Thinking about changing your Medicare coverage? Discover five major reasons to switch Medicare plans, save on premiums and unlock better health benefits. It’s a thought that likely crosses the mind of anyone who has Medicare when thinking about their coverage: Should I switch my Medicare plan? If you’re happy with it, clearly, you probably should stick with […]

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The Deal You Thought You Had—Until the Market Turned

Gary Angiuili examines how tightening market conditions are exposing the risks of informal real estate agreements, particularly in relationship-driven markets like Staten Island. A lot of real estate deals do not begin in conference rooms. They begin over coffee. On job sites. Through relationships that go back years, sometimes decades. A buyer knows a seller.

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Your Estate Plan Might Be Worthless the Moment You Need It Most

A look at the gap between having estate planning documents and having a plan that actually functions during incapacity, family conflict, guardianship disputes, and long-term care crises. The article discusses the real-world breakdowns probate and elder law attorneys regularly see. Most people think estate planning ends when the papers are signed. The will gets tucked […]

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