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Posting regularly to our Maine Elder Law Blog you can learn about topics including Medicare, Wellness, Caregiving, Memory Care, Finances, Long-Term Care Planning, and much more!

Check Out Senior Benefits Available Through Government Programs

August 22, 2022
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senior benefit

Current inflationary pressures are leading to financial insecurity for many US seniors. Aside from cutting back on unnecessary expenses, many retirees or near retirement individuals should look to existing government programs to possibly qualify to receive assistance and reduce the anxiety many Americans feel living on a fixed income. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) […]

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Estate Planning vs. Elder Law

August 16, 2022
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Estate Planning vs. Elder Law

As you start to plan for your future, both in terms of financial affairs and health care needs, you may wonder what estate planning and elder law entail and how they differ. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law are for different stages in life, they […]

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Planning for Special Needs Children and Adult Children

August 9, 2022
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Special Needs Children, special needs planning

What are special needs? Special needs is a specific disability type requiring focused attention on education for those with learning difficulties, behavioral or emotional problems, or physical disabilities. For example, individuals with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, dyscalculia, dyslexia, deafness, blindness, and cystic fibrosis fall into the special needs category, as do cleft lips, missing limbs, […]

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Avoiding 4 Main Obstacles to Digital Era Estate Planning

August 4, 2022
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digital information

Identifying the digital property you own and managing it is more necessary than ever as our lives are intertwined with the Internet of Things (IoT). From smart home devices to online investments and bank accounts, we’ve gone way beyond using the internet to email family and social media to connect with friends. Today, understanding which […]

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Problems with Do It Yourself Wills

August 2, 2022
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Problems with Do It Yourself Wills

A will is legally binding when properly filled out, addressing who receives your assets and properties after you die. Your will names a personal representative (executor) who will carry out your directives. In addition to asset distribution, your executor makes a public notice of your death, files your final taxes, and records your will in […]

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