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Recommended Articles — Legacy Assurance Plan

Top-rated articles reviewed for accuracy, organized by the topics covered in each book of the series.

Estate Planning Fundamentals

Book 1 — 5 articles

Medicaid & Asset Protection

Book 2 — 5 articles

Business Estate Planning

Book 3 — 5 articles

Special Needs Planning

Book 4 — 5 articles

Blended Family Planning

Book 5 — 5 articles

Beneficiary Designations & Ownership

Book 6 — 5 articles

Incapacity, Probate & Elder Law

Book 7 — 5 articles

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Professional Organizations

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)

Find a qualified elder law attorney in your state — specializing in Medicaid planning, long-term care, disability planning, and estate planning.

naela.org

National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

The largest provider of legally-based advocacy services for people with disabilities in the United States.

ndrn.org

ABLE National Resource Center

Information about ABLE accounts — tax-advantaged savings for individuals with disabilities.

ablenrc.org

The American College of Financial Services

The institution that awards the CLU and ChFC designations — verify advisor credentials.

Verify a CLU or ChFC

Institute of Business & Finance

Awards the Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) designation — verify advisor credentials.

Verify a CFS

Government Resources

Medicaid.gov

Find your state's Medicaid program, eligibility rules, and contact information.

Contact Your State Medicaid Program

Social Security Administration

Information about SSI, SSDI, representative payee, and disability benefits.

ssa.gov

IRS — Estate and Gift Taxes

Federal estate tax exemptions, gift tax rules, and estate tax filing requirements.

IRS Estate & Gift Tax

FINRA BrokerCheck

Verify the background and registration of financial advisors and broker-dealers.

brokercheck.finra.org

Eldercare Locator

A nationwide service connecting older Americans and caregivers with local support resources — including long-term care ombudsman programs.

eldercare.acl.gov

Planning Tools & Data

Affordable Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance

Learn about hybrid long-term care insurance options that combine life insurance with long-term care benefits — protecting your family and your assets.

Alliance America — Long-Term Care Insurance

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