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Ward and Smith, P.A.

Long-Term Care and the Family Farm: Legal Planning to Preserve Agricultural Assets

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As the population grows older, the costs associated with long-term care (LTC) present a significant and growing threat to the stability of agricultural operations. Without proper planning, farmland and other critical assets...more

The Estate Lawyers

Dementia Does Not Have to Derail Estate Plans

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The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than 55 million people are living with dementia worldwide. In the United States the figure for Alzheimer’s alone is nearly 7 million, on pace to hit 13 million by 2050. We all know...more

Offit Kurman

When the Settlement Threatens the Safety Net: Legal Strategies for Protecting Benefits

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As an estate planning attorney practicing in Pennsylvania with a strong focus on special needs planning, I frequently work alongside personal injury counsel to address a critical but often overlooked consequence of...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

An Elder Care Lawyer Can Help You Get Medicaid Home Care

Many seniors prefer to age in place with home care assistance. Medicaid can provide financial assistance for home care, but eligibility requirements vary by state and can be complex....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

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner, March/April 2023

Funding long-term care expenses: What are your options? Few things can derail your estate plan as quickly as unanticipated long-term care (LTC) expenses. Most people will need some form of LTC — such as a nursing home or...more

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