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Fraud Against the Elderly
For those in the over 60-year-old category, there was nearly $1.7 billion in losses, a 74 percent increase from 2020,…

Estate Planning Basics
You can also express your wishes for what type of medical care you want if you are severely ill or injured and unable to communicate….

Comparing Elder Law and Estate Planning
Even though these two types of law are for different stages in life, they are often handled at the same time. …

Obtaining Guardianship for an Elderly Parent
If your parent did not prepare for this eventuality of requiring legally recognized help, you would not be allowed to create these documents once they are already mentally impaired….

The Aspects of Life Care Planning
While some overlap exists between the two, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging and preserve a family legacy. …

Living Wills: Ten Things You Should Know
Unlike last wills and testaments, living wills do not pass assets and property after death. Instead, it is a mechanism to communicate…

Have You Updated Your Financial Information Recently?
When you prepare and organize your financial information for when you are no longer capable, you will achieve peace of mind and…

What You Need to Know About Medical Advance Directives
There is no one who wants to think they may be incapacitated by illness or trauma. Every day, people face this problem….

A Guide to Guardianships for People with Special Needs – Part 1
You face a greater challenge to protect and provide for your children if they have special needs that require additional care. Structuring…

VA Disability Benefits: Why Veterans Don’t Get Them
The number of veterans’ benefits has been expanded to address the growing number of veterans — currently about 19 million— including health,…