MARCH 24, 2000

TOP SITE OF THE WEEK Nolo - This site bills itself as America's leading resource of self-help legal information. It includes a legal encyclopedia, a legal dictionary, and a Q&A section.
 

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HEADLINES ESTATE TALK Interest Rates Are Rising! How is Your Plan Affected? Rising interest rates affect more than the economy at large. Various estate planning strategies depend largely upon interest rates, and an increase could prove a serious advantage or disadvantage, depending on the tool in question. HEALTH HAPPENINGS Glucosamine & Chondroitin May Ease Arthritis Symptoms An analysis of fifteen studies shows that while they won't cure arthritis, glucosamine and chondroitin may help those who suffer from the chronic disease. MEDI-MINUTES HCFA Allows Medicaid Recovery Against Annuities Annuities are common estate planning tools, but they are also often used in Medicaid planning to turn an applicant's assets into income.

Book Of The Week Estates & Trusts: A Guide for Fiduciary Advisors MORE HEADLINES NATIONAL NOTES House Bill Offers Some Estate Tax Relief! The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation to enact estate tax relief that Congress considers "a first step in the effort to repeal" the death tax. OF INTEREST Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities. TAX TID-BITS IRS Waives Signature Requirement for Form SS-4 The IRS has temporarily waived the signature requirement for Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number.

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