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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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Identifying common retirement planning mistakes to avoid can save future retirees from headaches and financial instability. We examine the elements of a holistic plan, five retirement mistakes, and how estate planning can help you avoid them.
The story of musician and co-founder of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, and the need for his family to file for conservatorship is a reminder of the importance of early estate planning.
As social work month, March is a great time to honor social workers and consider how to address the significant challenges New Mexico social work students face due to unpaid fieldwork requirements, which impact their financial stability and mental health.
Understanding the difference between guardianship and conservatorship is crucial for protecting the interests of those unable to make decisions for themselves. Whether you are planning for the future or seeking immediate assistance, take appropriate steps to ensure that your loved ones are cared for, and your estate is managed according to your wishes.
Guardianship can lead to significant abuses, including loss of autonomy and financial exploitation. It’s important to know that for elderly incapacitated patients without family, hospitals often initiate guardianship proceedings that can lead to inappropriate guardian appointments. However, advance planning, such as establishing durable powers of attorney, helps prevent guardianship abuses.
Preparing end-of-life documents in New Mexico is not just about legal formalities. It is about ensuring that your wishes are known and respected. By preparing these documents, you provide clarity and guidance for your loved ones during a difficult time.
An advance directive is one part of advance care legal planning that expresses your wishes regarding the care you want in case you cannot make decisions for yourself.
Learn effective ways to protect your aging parents from financial scams and fraud. Discover steps you can take as adult children to help protect their wealth.
Advance planning with a power of attorney before a parent or elderly loved one begins to lose cognitive abilities is the best choice, when possible, for maintaining the autonomy and honoring the choices of the individual.
Assisted living providers might be breaking state and federal laws in refusing to accept Medicaid or in attempting to evict residents without giving them an opportunity to appeal, according to two elder advocacy organizations.
