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Elder Law Is for Everyone Part 1: Long-Term Care Planning

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Notwithstanding the concept of a “youth culture,” we all want the chance to grow old and live life on our terms, which takes thoughtful planning. Elder law planning is as important as having a healthy lifestyle and planning...more

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Senior Care Strategies: How to Prepare for Life's Later Stages

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​​​​​​​With continuing advances in medicine, nutrition, and wellness, people are living longer. We all want to age like the characters on the popular sitcom “Golden Girls,” whose “golden years” seem fabulous and filled with...more

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The Top 5 Dos and Don’ts of Family Conversations Involving Aging Loved Ones’ Needs

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If you are lucky enough to gather around the holiday table with multiple generations, aging relatives, and loved ones, consider the kinds of conversations that you may be engaged in or should be having with them at some point...more

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California Assisted Living Residents Are Vulnerable to Financial Elder Abuse

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As our population ages, more of our seniors are moving into assisted living facilities. The number of such facilities has nearly tripled over the past two decades, with construction of memory care units the fastest-growing...more

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May is National Elder Law Month

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Where the month of May celebrates mothers and the Kentucky Derby, the month of May has also been designated as National Elder Law month. This designation was coined by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), a...more

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Myth Busters: Dispelling 5 Myths About Medicaids Long-Term Care Coverage

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Did you know that Medicaid is the largest source of funding for nursing home care? Medicaid, often called Medical Assistance or Title 19, has many rules that are confusing, and thus a mystery to many people. Even more of a...more

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Will the Nursing Home Take My House?

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When faced with the possibility of paying for nursing home care, many people I meet with are concerned about what will happen to their house. Inevitably, I am asked, “Will the nursing home take my house?” To protect the...more

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Three Reasons Why Giving Your House to Your Children Isn't the Best Way to Protect It From Medicaid

You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. While this fear is well-founded, transferring the home to your children is usually not the best way to protect it....more

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