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.
Updated CMS Guidance on Nursing Home Visitation During COVID-19 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued revised guidance for nursing home visitation, easing restrictions while maintaining safety. Now, visits are allowed for reasons beyond urgent end-of-life situations, and in some cases, physical contact is permitted. Communal activities and dining can resume as […]
Wealth Transfer Strategies to Consider in an Election Year With the Democratic party pushing to revert federal estate tax laws to their historic norms, it’s crucial for taxpayers to act now. Pending legislation could significantly impact your estate. Currently, the federal estate and gift tax exemption stands at $11.58 million per individual. Estates exceeding this […]
What Happens Legally When Your Child Turns 18? Graduation season is an exciting time for Maine families. Whether your child is heading to college, starting a job, joining the military, moving into their first apartment, or taking some time to figure out what comes next, turning 18 marks an important step toward independence. It also […]
Disinheriting a Child: What Parents Should Know Most parents want to treat their children equally in their wills. But sometimes, a parent decides not to leave anything to one child. Reasons vary: One child is already financially secure. Another child has special needs and parents want to protect their government benefits. Or a parent may […]
Polling shows memory loss is Americans’ biggest fear about aging. It ranks higher than worries about money or loneliness. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, making up 60–80% of all dementia cases. Experts warn that the number of Alzheimer’s cases will continue to rise in the coming decades. But too much fear […]
Isolation, COVID-19 & Rising Risk of Elder Self‑Neglect Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many seniors are cut off from family and community. Isolation increases the risk of self‑neglect and even abuse. With flu season approaching and possible COVID‑19 resurgences, older Americans may continue living in largely solitary conditions. Prolonged loneliness can lead to depression, hopelessness, […]
Beneficiary Designations: Hidden Pitfalls You Need to Know You might assume leaving property to heirs is straightforward—you write a will or trust, record a transfer-on-death deed, name beneficiaries on your bank accounts, life insurance, and retirement plans—and you’re done. But if these elements aren’t carefully coordinated, your intentions can be thwarted. When Deeds Override Wills […]
Living Alone in Your 50s and 60s Raises Dementia Risk by 30% More aging Americans are choosing to age in place—staying in their longtime homes and familiar communities. For many, this means living alone. According to Pew Research, older adults in the U.S. are more likely to live alone than seniors in any other country. […]
Inheritances and Medicaid: Plan Ahead to Avoid Costly Mistakes If you or a loved one receives Medicaid benefits, inheriting money or property can put those benefits at risk. Without careful planning, an inheritance can trigger penalties that reduce or even eliminate Medicaid coverage, costing you thousands. How Inheritances Affect Medicaid Benefits When someone on Medicaid […]
Finding the Right Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities, are becoming increasingly popular across the United States. These communities are designed to provide older adults with a continuum of care—allowing residents to remain in one community while moving through different levels of housing and support […]
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