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Overall, Elder Law attorneys work to protect the legal rights and interests of seniors, providing guidance and support to help them navigate the complex legal landscape and plan for a secure and comfortable future.
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Nine in 10 baby boomers, who expect to be caregivers, say they are willing to make significant lifestyle changes in order to care for a family member or loved one, the Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement reported Thursday.
If you are single or are a widow or widower and will likely never return home after moving into a Medicaid certified nursing home, the house can be sold, and planning might be done with the proceeds of the sale.
In their trust they leave each other their share upon death and then I would be trustee when my last parent dies. I’m really concerned about this whole deal.
We plan for so many transitions in life: births, graduations, weddings, retirement and moves. We want these transitions to go smoothly and be as comfortable and easy as possible.
Many seniors and their families don’t use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they’re afraid of the cost.
A one-bedroom apartment in an assisted-living facility will cost you $194 per day–or about $71,000 per year. A home health aide will set you back $25 per hour, or $1,000 for a 40-hour week. Not scared yet?
Talks about money and long-term care wishes can be tough enough. However, when a loved one is suffering from memory loss, advocates say there is no time to waste.
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The more you read the trust, the more familiar you will become with the key provisions.
When it comes to the prospect of dementia, advance directives are critical because the disease is progressive.
