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Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

The Power of a POA: Why We Must Keep Spreading the Word

As attorneys, we all understand the critical importance of appointing a legal agent to manage financial decisions in the event of incapacity. Most of us have our own Powers of Attorney in place—and likely for our parents as...more

Offit Kurman

Navigating Solo Aging with Dr. Gerda Maissel

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Join host Candace Dellacona in this insightful episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, featuring Dr. Gerda Maissel, founder of My MD Advisor. Candace and Dr. Maissel discuss “solo agers” and the unique challenges...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

The Role of Geriatric Care Managers in Elder Law: A Vital Partnership

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A geriatric care manager (GCM) is a professional who specializes in assisting older adults and their families with managing the challenges of aging. These experts come from various backgrounds, including social work, nursing,...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Medicaid Applicants: Protecting Your Healthy Spouse in 2025

For millions of seniors nationwide, Medicaid provides a safety net for people who find themselves requiring long-term care. Most Americans aged 65 and older – roughly 70 percent – will need these kinds of services in their...more

Cozen O'Connor

Top Ten Reasons You Need an Elder Law Attorney

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As the chair of the Elder Law Practice Group, I see a lot of issues that the firm’s clients encounter in their personal lives. As we begin the new year, I thought it appropriate to write about the areas of our practice that...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

There are different types of care services available for elders and their caregivers, both in-person and online. Below, we will explore educational, financial, recreational, and supportive service options that can help...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Addressing the Need for a New York Elder Law Attorney with the Senior in Your Life

The choice about whether or not to hire an elder law attorney (or elder care lawyer, as some say) is one that is not to be taken lightly. Unfortunately, it’s a topic that can cause a lot of anxiety both for the aging adult...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

How Should We Celebrate Elder Law Month?

With 2020 in the rear view mirror and 2021 well underway, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to generate urgency for elder law planning for those most at risk. May is National Elder Law Month which allows the opportunity to...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Caregivers Are Getting Younger, Making Planning for Long-Term Care Even More Important

As baby boomers age, more and more millennials are becoming caregivers. Many are taking on this role while just getting started in their own lives, leading to difficult decisions about priorities. Proper planning can help...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Durable Power of Attorney: Is yours "Hot" Enough?

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Many states, including North Carolina, allow people to execute certain legal documents called Powers Attorney. In a Power of Attorney, a person, called the Principal, can appoint other trusted individuals, called Agents, to...more

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Senior Planning Checklist

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When preparing for the future, seniors and their families can follow this check-list to ensure their needs have been addressed....more

Ruder Ware

Long-Term Care Insurance – Is it an Option for You?

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As our aging population grows so does the cost of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in-home care services. Contrary to popular belief, Medicare will only cover certain short-term stays and typically will not...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Mom Always Knew Best

"Amy, I really need to talk to you about something important." My mom said this to me weeks after we found out that her cancer, which she battled for over five years, had returned. My mom and I were very close and talked...more

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