Elder Law Attorneys: Advocates for Aging Adults, Veterans, and Families An elder law attorney focuses on the unique legal needs of seniors, veterans, and adults with special needs. Elder law is a relatively new field—developed in the last 30 years—as life expectancy has increased and health care costs and conditions like dementia have become more […]
MaineCare (Medicaid) is a joint federal and state program available to individuals who meet certain asset requirements that help them pay for long-term care (LTC) costs. Long-term care often creates devastating financial impacts on Americans, particularly the elderly, and for those family members who lose hours of income (and more) while providing care for their
Many adult children in the US live far away from their parents. Managing aging parents or in-law medical events can be a serious challenge without proper preparation and understanding of what your parents’ aging strategies may or may not be, no matter where you live. Some questions to ask yourself: Do you know what legal
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Estate administration refers to managing and distributing a deceased person’s assets in the US. This process typically includes identifying and inventorying the decedent’s assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing any remaining assets to the beneficiaries named in the decedent’s will. Without a valid will, actions are taken to comply with state intestacy laws. The
Understanding Estate Planning and Elder Law When planning for your future, both financially and medically, you may wonder about the difference between estate planning and elder law. While they focus on different stages of life, they often go hand in hand—especially since many people wait until later in life to start planning. Let’s break down