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Elder Law Attorneys Explained: What They Do & How to Find One

What They Do Elder law attorneys address various possibilities and scenarios, helping you to ascertain your wishes regarding both financial and health care choices. Your preferences are then spelled out...Read entire article »

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Homecare: Avoid Elder Fraud & Abuse

Instances of fraud and abuse concerning elderly people are more common than you think. It can include anything from taking advantage of a person financially to inflicting emotional, physical and/or...Read entire article »

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Essential Legal Documents: What Are Advanced Directives, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney?

What Legal Documents Do I Need? There are three legal documents you need, at a minimum. It is in your best interests to appoint a health care proxy, someone who...Read entire article »

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What You Need to Know About Living Wills: Part 1

I think the only living being who may not have yet heard of the Terri Schiavo case is my cat, Mildred. And, she’s no dummy. In all seriousness though,...Read entire article »

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What You Need to Know About Living Wills: Part 2

(This is the second half in a two-part series. Read What You Need to Know About Living Wills: Part 1.) In continuing last week’s discussion on advance directives and...Read entire article »

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FAQs: Durable Power of Attorney: Part 1

I’ve been thinking recently about assets, particularly because mine are all shoes, and it occurred to me that one day I’ll have more—assets, that is—not shoes! And when I...Read entire article »

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FAQs: Durable Power of Attorney: Part 2

Welcome back to my two-part series on durable power of attorney FAQs. There’s a lot more to cover, so let’s jump right in: 1. What does a durable power of...Read entire article »

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The Many Faces of Elder Abuse

In penning today’s piece on the ugly reality of elder abuse, I recalled an unsettling article I read a few months ago. You are likely familiar with New York...Read entire article »

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Important Documents Checklist

What financial and legal documents do you and your elderly loved ones need? Download Gilbert Guide’s Important Docs Suitcase for a checklist of all the important paperwork you need.   ...Read entire article »

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What Is…Guardianship or Conservatorship?

When a person is deemed incompetent in a court of law, their funds and property are then turned over to another person. This process is called guardianship—or in some states...Read entire article »