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.
Farm Succession Planning: Protecting Your Family Farm and Legacy Farm succession planning is the process of preparing to transfer ownership and management of a family farm to the next generation. Imagine this scenario: Mom and Dad have run the family farm for decades. Now, they’re getting older and considering downsizing to a smaller home. One […]
Dementia Care Planning: Legal, Financial, and Family Steps Many older adults diagnosed with dementia are unprepared for the future care they will need. Once a dementia diagnosis is given, it is critical to start planning immediately. Having a clear plan in place helps reduce stress, protect assets, and ensure the best possible care for your […]
Is It Time to Reconsider Your Estate Plan? With potential changes to the federal estate tax exemption, now may be the perfect time to review how you plan to transfer generational wealth to your heirs. Currently, the federal estate tax exemption is $11.7 million per individual and $23.4 million per couple. However, Senate Democrats have […]
Advance Care Planning in a Post-Pandemic World The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call for many families, highlighting how quickly medical crises can arise — and how critical it is to have a plan in place. Although vaccines, treatments, and public health measures have dramatically improved outcomes, COVID-19 continues to pose health risks. Many people […]
Caregiving in a Time of Crisis: 2025 Preparedness Guide Being a caregiver is one of the most important — and most challenging — roles you can take on. In a time when COVID-19, RSV, flu outbreaks, and climate-related disasters are part of our reality, being prepared has never been more critical. Whether you care for […]
Estate Planning for Families with Children with Special Needs Children with special needs can live fulfilling and productive lives thanks to today’s advances in medicine, therapies, and assistive technology. The term “special needs” is often used as a softer alternative to “disability,” but both refer to four major categories of challenges: physical, developmental, sensory, and […]
Why Having a Will Is Essential — and What It Can’t Do A will is one of the most important legal documents you can create as part of a comprehensive estate plan. It is a legally binding directive that states who will receive your property after your death. Without a will — known as dying […]
Long-Distance Caregiving: How to Support Your Aging Parents from Afar The National Institute on Aging (NIA) defines long-distance caregiving as providing care for someone who lives an hour or more away. Today, millions of Americans find themselves in this situation — juggling jobs, families, and responsibilities while supporting an aging parent or loved one. According […]
Why You Need a Will Now More Than Ever Recent surveys continue to show that far too many Americans are unprepared when it comes to estate planning. A 2024 Caring.com Wills Survey found that fewer than one in three U.S. adults have a will or living trust in place. While that’s a slight improvement since […]
Jack Hanna’s Dementia Diagnosis: A Reminder to Plan Ahead Jack Hanna — beloved wildlife expert, author, TV personality, and producer known for his work on Animal Adventures, Voices for Wildlife, and Into the Wild — has stepped away from public life after being diagnosed with dementia, now believed to be Alzheimer’s disease. Fondly called “Jungle […]
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