Maine Elder Law Blog
Current Maine Elder Law & Estate Planning Articles
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:
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Medicare & MaineCare (Medicaid) – eligibility, planning tips, and updates
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Wellness & Healthy Aging – strategies for living your best life in retirement
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Caregiving & Memory Care – resources and support for family caregivers
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Financial & Legal Planning – wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection
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Long-Term Care Planning – options for home care, assisted living, and nursing homes
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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:
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MaineCare & Medicare planning
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Wellness, healthy aging, and caregiving
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Wills, trusts, and asset protection
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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.
New From the Aging In Maine Blog
New From the Aging In Maine Blog
Explore our latest articles covering legal, financial, and caregiving developments in Maine.
Paying for Long-Term Care According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly 70% of retirees will require some form of long-term care (LTC) during their lifetime. The median annual cost of care ranged from $53,768 to $105,850 in 2020 (Genworth). As retirees live longer, these expenses—and the risk of outliving one’s […]
The holiday seasons bring additional possibilities for third-party scammers, exploiting the good intentions of people who want to believe they are making a charitable donation to help those less fortunate. Auto call lists that easily identify older victims and the ubiquitous online world of emails, fake mirror websites, disingenuous GoFundMe pages, even postal mail scams […]
Estate Planning for Seniors and Near Seniors A recent Caring.com and YouGov study of 2,400 Americans revealed a surprising trend: since 2019, the percentage of Americans aged 55 and older with a will has dropped from 60% to just 44%. Even more striking, younger adults are now 63% more likely to have a will than […]
Use a Team of Professionals to Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes Creating a well-structured estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your legacy. To do it right, you need more than just a single document—you need the right team of professionals working together to guide you. An estate planning […]
Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs share common traits — motivation, creativity, vision, decisiveness, risk tolerance, and adaptability.These qualities drive them to create new businesses, take on significant personal risk, and reap the rewards when those businesses succeed. However, those same traits can make estate planning uniquely challenging. Entrepreneurs often have complex financial lives, strong opinions […]
Becoming a Legal Guardian of Your Aging Parent Taking on guardianship of an aging parent is a major responsibility that grants you the legal authority to make decisions about their care and well-being. Guardianship duties can include: Overseeing daily care and living arrangements Making medical decisions and coordinating treatment Managing financial decisions, when combined with […]
Estate Planning Is More Important Than Ever The future remains unpredictable. Tax law proposals swirl around Congress, and any changes could reshape how estates and gifts are taxed. For example, in 2025 the federal gift and estate tax exemption has been set at $13,990,000 per person. (IRS) Yet looming legislation (such as the “Big Beautiful […]
Prevent Family Feuds from Becoming Legal Battles Family disputes over inheritance are some of the most painful — and expensive — conflicts a family can face. When disagreements escalate into legal action, they can lead to: High legal fees Delays in estate settlement Broken family relationships Fortunately, with the right planning, you can prevent many […]
5 Common Estate Planning Mistakes That Can Derail Your Legacy Goals Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and your legacy. You spend the first half of your life working hard to build financial security — and the second half trying to preserve it. A well-crafted […]
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month In 1983, President Ronald Reagan declared November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. At that time, fewer than two million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s. Today, more than 6.2 million Americans over the age of 65 have been diagnosed, and that number is expected to more than double — reaching 12.7 […]
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