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Stay informed with our regularly updated Maine Elder Law Blog. We cover essential topics to help you plan for the future and make informed decisions for yourself and your loved ones.

Our articles explore:

  • Medicare & MaineCare (Medicaid) – eligibility, planning tips, and updates

  • Wellness & Healthy Aging – strategies for living your best life in retirement

  • Caregiving & Memory Care – resources and support for family caregivers

  • Financial & Legal Planning – wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection

  • Long-Term Care Planning – options for home care, assisted living, and nursing homes

  • Estate Planning News & Updates – changes in Maine laws that may affect your plan

Whether you are planning ahead, facing a crisis, or supporting aging parents, our blog provides practical guidance and trusted information.

Stay informed with our Maine Elder Law Blog. We share practical guidance to help you plan ahead and make informed decisions for yourself and your loved ones.

Our articles cover:

  • MaineCare & Medicare planning

  • Wellness, healthy aging, and caregiving

  • Wills, trusts, and asset protection

  • Long-term care options and Maine law updates

Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a change, our blog offers clear, trusted information when you need it most.

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Explore our latest articles covering legal, financial, and caregiving developments in Maine.

Talking to Your Spouse or Partner About Estate Planning

May 6, 2022
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Talking to Your Spouse or Partner About Estate Planning Comprehensive estate planning starts with honest conversations between you and your spouse or life partner. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, take time to discuss your priorities so you can present a united vision. These conversations can be difficult, especially if you have different views […]

How to Settle an Estate

April 26, 2022
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Learning How to Settle an Estate can be challenging to navigate. Whether you need to identify someone to be your estate’s representative (executor) or you are the chosen representative of an estate and accept the responsibility, there are certain criteria to think through — the complexity of the task and the order in which to […]

Benefits of a Family LLC in an Estate Plan

April 20, 2022
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A limited liability company (LLC) exists structurally between a partnership and a corporation. Most small business owners are aware this hybrid legal entity is beneficial for financial management, yet an LLC is also a powerful estate planning tool for much the same reason. In the case of estate planning, a Family LLC permits the transfer […]

Who Should Make Financial Decisions for you?

April 5, 2022
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Choosing the Right Person to Make Financial Decisions for You Who will you trust to manage your finances and make decisions when you can no longer do so? This is one of the most important choices you will make in your estate plan. A Power of Attorney (POA) — sometimes called an “agent” — is […]

Amending estate plans for widows and widowers

March 29, 2022
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Navigating Finances and Estate Planning After the Loss of a Spouse Losing a spouse is one of life’s most difficult experiences — emotionally, spiritually, and financially. In many households, one spouse handles most of the tax and estate planning. When that spouse passes away, the surviving partner is often left facing a complicated financial situation […]

Spring Cleaning: 5 common reasons to update your Estate Plan

March 21, 2022
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Spring cleaning isn’t just for housekeeping, it’s also an excellent time to review your important Estate Planning documents like your Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. How long has it been since you’ve updated your estate planning documents? Do they still reflect your wishes? Here are 5 common reasons to make updates to your Estate […]

A Will Does Much More than Transfer Your Assets

March 16, 2022
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Why Having a Will Matters – and Why So Many People Don’t Have One Care.com’s 2019 estate planning survey revealed a surprising statistic: 57% of U.S. adults do not have a Last Will & Testament. The likelihood of having a Will varied by age, race, and education level. Generationally, 66% of adults age 65 and […]

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 7, 2022
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month began in March 1987, when all Americans were called upon to support opportunities for people with developmental disabilities (DD) to reach their full potential. Since then, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) has led a campaign every March. Its goal is to […]

4 Senior Living Options When Care is Needed

March 3, 2022
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Senior Living Options: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Needs As Americans age, the question of where and how to live becomes increasingly important. Senior living options vary widely in cost, level of assistance, and available amenities. Selecting the right option depends not only on budget but also on the senior’s health, lifestyle, and personal […]

The Challenges of Placing a Parent in Long Term Care

February 28, 2022
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Understanding Long-Term Care: Planning for Your Parent’s Future Long-term care (LTC) is a broad term that covers a range of services designed to meet the medical, personal, and daily living needs of individuals who can no longer fully care for themselves. These services are highly individualized and can be delivered in both formal care settings […]

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