5 Smart Tips for Hiring an Elder Law Attorney

Locating a good elder law attorney is a great idea for aging adults that need their assets protected.

Navigating the legal complexities of aging, from estate planning to Medicaid eligibility, can feel overwhelming for families. An elder law attorney specializes in these critical issues, protecting your loved one’s rights, finances, and care wishes. But how do you find the right one? This article breaks down five essential tips for choosing an attorney who truly understands senior needs, communicates clearly, and…

5 Essential End-of-Life Documents for Seniors

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Avoiding end-of-life conversations is a natural tendency. But not having the proper legal documents in place could create big problems and possibly become very expensive if your older adult becomes incapacitated or suddenly passes away. Bestow shares 5 essential end-of-life documents that seniors need to complete.   When it comes time to face end-of-life issues, the majority of Americans are unprepared. According…

4 Essential Legal Documents for Breast Cancer Caregivers

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When you’re a breast cancer caregiver or a patient, making sure essential legal documents are in place is an important task. Making wishes known, appointing someone to carry out those wishes when necessary, and properly documenting everything must be done in order to protect the patient. An attorney from ARAG shares 4 essential legal documents that a breast cancer patient needs to…

How Medicaid Spend Down Helps Seniors Qualify for Long Term Care Benefits

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Assisted living or nursing care is expensive and many older adults will need to use Medicaid to pay for it. To qualify for Medicaid benefits, many older adults “spend down” or try to reduce their assets to meet the requirements. But the rules are complex, so doing this without help from an elder law attorney could lead to penalties or denial of…

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