Financial, Insurance and Legal

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Financial, Insurance and Legal

Whether you're looking for help filing your taxes or choosing a Medicare plan, this section has information and resources to help you make important decisions about import legal, financial and insurance-related matters that commonly affect older adults and families.  Click on the topics below for more information. 

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Financial PlanningInformation and resources for dealing with financial or credit problems, tax assistance, credit counselors and financial planners...Government ProgramsInformation about Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, retirement programs and other benefit/discount programs for older adults.
InsuranceLearn about the benefits of life insurance, buying tips, consumer protectionLegal ResourcesLegal assistance and resources for incapacity, housing, probate court, wills...
Planning for Life TransitionsInformation and resources to help you make financial and legal decisions before a crisis occurs...