While California attorneys may offer assistance to people of all ages, the elderly population's legal needs involve different concerns than many other age groups. If you are going to see an elder law attorney for the first time, keep these considerations in mind....
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A pronounced elder law concern: con artists seeking to defraud
Where elderly loved ones are living in somewhat isolated fashion from other family members, it can be prudent to check on them with sufficient scrutiny and regularity to rest assured that they are not falling prey to the machinations of third parties seeking to...
Elder law is nuanced, multi-faceted and complex: planning is key
Have you ever paused at the term "elder law" and wondered about its focal concerns and parameters?In other words, have you been more than just a bit confused by what that phrase actually means?If so, know without doubt that your uncertainty is hardly singular; in...
Elder law concerns merit timely estate planning
A commentator on estate planning makes a telling and important point in a recent media piece regarding planning considerations and elder law.That is this: Many people often -- and understandably, in the absence of any detailed knowledge -- consider general estate...
Elder law considerations: singular and often complex
It's hardly a surprise that planning considerations adjust somewhat for most people as they age. Persons who suddenly find themselves dwelling upon matters such as incapacitation and long-term care needs are anything but an anomaly. We all age, and purposeful -- that...
A growing national problem: financial scamming of the elderly
Are elderly people with symptoms of cognitive degeneration more susceptible of being fraudulently scammed than are younger people not exhibiting any signs of mental impairment? Of course they are, with that demographic becoming progressively more vulnerable to con...
Why an estate plan should include emergency directives
Many California residents likely think of estate planning as simply a tool to distribute your assets after your death. You may not have considered what could happen to your assets if you suddenly become incapacitated when you are young. Who will make medical decisions...
Should you establish a Medicaid trust?
Are you reaching the age where you may need to consider long-term elder care? If you live in California, there are several avenues available. The key to success in this area is knowing the type of arrangement that is right for your needs. This is a time in which...
Power of attorney lets individuals give authority to a helper
There may come a time in life when individuals become incapacitated and unable to care for their own affairs. At the time of such an event, it is beneficial to have a trusted person already in place who is authorized to help you by managing your financial and medical...
Health care planning helps achieve future goals
It's as old as the fable of the ant and the grasshopper. By now, most people know that planning for the future early can be a huge help later on in life. One way that individuals plan for future goals is through health care planning. California residents may...
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