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When Should I Hire an Elder Law Attorney?

It may never seem like the right time to plan for the end of your life. But having a plan can give you valuable peace of mind. If you wait, you may have to scramble while dealing with medical issues that make it difficult or impossible to plan appropriately. Or you may leave your loved ones sorting through your...

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Healthcare Proxy vs. Power of Attorney

A healthcare proxy and a power of attorney (POA) are two legal documents that grant individuals the authority to make crucial decisions on behalf of someone else. While they share some similarities, they serve distinct purposes within personal and medical decision-making. It’s essential to recognize the differences between a healthcare proxy vs. power of attorney and use them appropriately....

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What Questions Should I Ask My Elder Law Attorney?

Elder law lawyers provide a range of valuable services that older individuals tend to need. Scheduling a meeting with an attorney can be the first step towards setting yourself and your family up for a successful future. When arranging an appointment, you may wonder, What questions should I ask an elder law attorney? Preparing the right questions can help...

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What Is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty?

Have you recently been appointed the executor, trustee, or administrator of an estate? If so, you may have been presented with the term “fiduciary duty.” And you may wonder, What is a breach of fiduciary duty? It is understandable that this term is unfamiliar to you if you have never been appointed to manage an estate before. Therefore, we...

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Know the Rights of LGBTQ+ Elders

With aging can come new and overwhelming challenges regarding health, finances, and support. Unfortunately, the discriminatory behaviors of others compound the challenges of aging for many elders within the LGBTQ+ community. Discrimination in the provision of government programs and services for the public is unlawful. We all deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and several state and...

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Helping an Elderly Loved One Without Overstepping Boundaries

As parents and other loved ones age, they may require assistance with the activities of daily living, finances, and medical care. But that does not mean they want to completely give up their independence. Nor should they. So children and other caregivers must tread lightly in offering and providing assistance.  The Golden Rule provides a useful guide when it...

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Elder Law Mediation Keeps The Family Together

Caring for an aging parent can be emotional and bring up old, unresolved issues between family members. It is not uncommon for families to disagree on what their mom, dad, or grandparent needs. Everyone has a different opinion and solution. Not only can these disagreements damage family relationships, but they may be detrimental to the elderly person’s care. With...

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What to Do with the House When the Elderly Enter a Nursing Home

If you or a family member needs skilled nursing care, you have plenty of issues to tackle regarding medical care, costs, and protecting assets. What to do with the house when the elderly enter a nursing home is often a primary concern. When you are facing the issue of an elderly person moving into a nursing home you must...

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6 Ways To Lower Retirement Savings Tax Issues

In an effort to move into retirement with as many issues settled as possible, it is necessary to address decreasing retirement savings tax issues. Taking steps in this regard will aid in having a more pleasurable and lucrative retirement. Here are 6 ways to lower your retirement savings tax issues. Tip 1: Have a Retirement Date Goal For retirement...

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How To Become an Administrator of an Estate In New York

If you want to become an administrator of an estate in New York, you will need to comply with certain rules and procedures. Although these rules can be confusing, New York probate attorney Attorney Andrew Lamkin can help you navigate the maze. It is important to understand the distinction between “executor” and “administrator” in New York, however, because not...

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