Seniors face a wide range of challenges as they age, but knowing your legal options can help you make informed decisions that allow you to continue making the most of each day. In our blog, we discuss issues such as estate planning, long-term care planning, disability planning, and retirement planning. To learn how we can assist with your specific elder law needs, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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What steps can we take to try and prevent Alzheimer's disease?Alzheimer's Disease has a lasting impact not just on the person who has it, but on the whole family.
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Independent Living with Home Sharing is Preferable for Baby BoomersBaby Boomers address independent living challenges by embracing home sharing options. Explore tips for creating a successful living situation.
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Guardianship Can Protect Your Finances and Your Voting RightsA DPOA is an important part of any estate plan. In your DPOA, you can name a person you trust to manage your financial affairs if you are unable to manage them yourself.
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The Difference Between Elder Law and Estate PlanningElder law planning aids individuals during their lifetime, whereas estate planning takes effect after death through wills, trusts, and other legal entities
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Conservators must serve the conservatees' best interests.The conservator is the person(s) with the power to make decisions, and the conservatee is the adult who needs help.
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Helping Your Family With a Prepaid Funeral PlanWhen an individual passes away without a funeral plan, responsibility for arranging the funeral often falls on the deceased’s close family members, such as surviving spouses and children.
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Medical Advance Directives Are Legal Documents That Outline the Details of your Advance Healthcare Planning.A durable power of attorney names a person to act as your healthcare proxy or surrogate who can make medical decisions.
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New State Laws to Protect Your Loved OnesNursing homes must comply with these policies to qualify for Medicare or Medicaid funds.
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Staying Aware of "Friends" Around the ElderlyThe elderly are often lonely and particularly susceptible to abusers.
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Elder Care: Should Children Pay?It is no longer news that long-term nursing care is astronomically expensive. Depending on the location, monthly costs can reach $7,000.00 or more.
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How Elder Law Attorneys Benefit Seniors and Their FamilyElder law attorneys, or CELAs, advocate for seniors and their families, addressing a wide range of legal issues affecting older or disabled individuals.
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What Can an Elder Law Attorney do For You?With aging baby boomers & rising international migration, the senior population is increasing in the US Explore the advantages of Brooklyn elder law attorney