An elderly woman with dementia lives in squalor, lacking the family or money to get the help she needs. Avoid this by planning for long-term skilled nursing care sooner rather than later.
Category Topic: Elder Law
Elder Law is a legal practice area that focuses on the unique legal issues affecting senior citizens, including estate planning, healthcare, long-term care planning, guardianship, and protection from elder abuse. Elder Law attorneys are equipped to provide legal assistance to seniors and their families, and they understand the complexities and nuances of laws and regulations that affect the aging population.
Overall, Elder Law attorneys work to protect the legal rights and interests of seniors, providing guidance and support to help them navigate the complex legal landscape and plan for a secure and comfortable future.
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An elderly woman with dementia lives in squalor, lacking the family or money to get the help she needs. Avoid this by planning for long-term skilled nursing care sooner rather than later.
Discussing estate planning with your aging parents is vital to protect their wishes. It can be a hard conversation to start. However, it’s still necessary.
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Explore the pros and cons of using irrevocable trusts for Medicaid planning—secure assets while navigating complex eligibility rules.
For a long time, the Social Security Trustees have been warning that the retirement benefits system is facing some future financial hardships.
The Stretch IRA isn’t what it used to be. However, a Charitable Remainder Trust could be the right way to secure your family's future.
Scammers now use AI to make convincing voice clones and deep-fake videos. Find out about AI elder scams and POA’s potential to protect your finances.
The SECURE Act killed the stretch IRA. However, a properly constructed charitable remainder trust can deliver similar benefits, with some caveats.
Discover the impact of aging in place on estate planning and elder law strategies, highlighting the need for proactive legal guidance as older Americans choose to remain in their homes.
Elder law attorneys are vital in bridging the gap between technological advancements in aging services and the robust, secure long-term care planning that seniors need as they navigate the complexities of aging.
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