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You often hear the terms used interchangeably; however, there are significant differences between elder law and estate planning. While some overlap exists between the two, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging life care planning and preserving a family legacy. Estate planning lets families: Name guardians for minor children […]
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Q: Are military veterans permitted to use their Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to help cover the cost of long-term care? The answer is, as with most governmental things, complicated. A much-underused pension benefit known as Aid and Attendance can provide some money to cover costs for assistance performing everyday tasks. Aid and Attendance benefits […]
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A family caregiving meeting is an essential tool when dealing with the care of an aging loved one. These meetings help keep family members informed about decisions and updates while fostering an environment where everyone’s opinions are valued. Family meetings can also help to keep caregiving responsibilities from falling solely on the shoulders of one […]
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Most of us know what a service animal is, but the use of emotional support animals is becoming more and more common. So, what is an emotional support animal? An emotional support animal is a companion animal that provides benefits to a person who has an emotional or mental health disorder. In order to be […]
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An elder law attorney is an attorney who specializes not on a specific area of the law, but on the legal needs of elderly people, veterans, and adults with special needs. Elder law is a specialization that has only been around for about thirty years and was born out of necessity. With life expectancy increasing, […]
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