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Elder Law is a legal practice area that focuses on the unique legal issues affecting senior citizens, including estate planning, healthcare, long-term care planning, guardianship, and protection from elder abuse. Elder Law attorneys are equipped to provide legal assistance to seniors and their families, and they understand the complexities and nuances of laws and regulations that affect the aging population.
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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End-of-life planning helps cancer patients find relief in talking about their mortality and also planning for the future, ensuring that they don’t become a burden to their family as they approach the end of life.
Big changes are coming to Social Security in 2025, including a 2.5% COLA increase, adjusted retirement age, and higher tax limits. E-Law provides guidance in understanding these updates and ensuring your estate plan aligns with evolving Social Security rules.
Failure to address Social Security’s funding gap could leave millions of seniors struggling to afford basic necessities.
Legal tools like power of attorney and healthcare directives are essential in forming a proactive legal strategy for cognitive decline.
Discussing assisted living with aging parents can be challenging, but early planning is essential. Approach the conversation with empathy, patience, and respect for their independence. Highlight the benefits, listen to their concerns, and be prepared for multiple talks over time to ease the transition.
Explore how Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) can impact independence in seniors and how an Alamogordo elder law attorney can help ensure access to quality care.
Caregivers must rest and recharge for their own mental health and to care for elderly parents. Find out how you can take a vacation, even while caring for elderly parents.
Long-term care insurance helps cover costs of in-home care, assisted living and nursing homes. This protects your savings and secures your quality of life in your final years.
Handling your parent’s or spouse’s financial affairs and long-term care planning is not for the faint of heart or a task for the unprepared. Having an experienced elder law attorney advocate for you who helps create a comprehensive estate plan benefits the family.
Medicaid’s new 80/20 rule has brought major changes to long-term care access. Learn how this Medicaid rule impacts you and how to plan accordingly.
