As you contemplate what you need in your estate plan, don’t forget about long-term care planning. Long-term care is something many people are likely to need as they grow older. Long-term care can include nursing homes, at-home medical care, and… Read More
Archive for the ‘Care Planning’ Category
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5 Steps for Preparing a Successful Long-Term Care Plan
Planning for your future can mean planning to pass on your estate to your family. However, it can also mean planning for the long-term care you need to live comfortably in old age. Creating a successful long-term care plan requires… Read More
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Prepare a Long-Term Care Plan with an Elder Law Attorney
An essential part of estate planning is creating a long-term care plan. More than 70% of seniors will require long-term care as they age. However, not every type of long-term care will be covered by services like Medicare and may… Read More
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Do You Need a Health Care Advance Directive?
A successful estate plan should include plans for the end of your life but should also address numerous situations besides death that may arise and which also require planning. A comprehensive estate plan established with your estate planning attorney at… Read More
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3 Reasons Long-Term Care Planning with an Elder Care Lawyer Is Best
Working with an elder law attorney can be a smart decision in many circumstances. As you grow older, you will need to create an estate plan, draw up your will, and establish trusts and other directives that can account for… Read More
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4 Things to Know Before Creating a Special Needs Trust
Raising children with special needs can be challenging, and one of the ways you may find yourself challenged is by caring for them after your death. One way to ease your anxieties is to create a special needs trust. This… Read More
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3 Tips for Nursing Home Care Planning
Nursing homes, sometimes known as nursing facilities or convalescent homes, are for seniors or other individuals who need around-the-clock medical monitoring or assistance. Nursing home planning is critical for those who are retired or about to reach retirement age. However,… Read More
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Healthcare Power of Attorney: A Few Common Questions
Caring for an elderly relative can be a challenging responsibility. Before a relative passes away, healthcare power of attorney can give trusted relatives the power to manage the medical affairs of their aging or ailing relative. Working with an experienced… Read More
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How Long-Term Care Planning Pays Off
No matter what your plan for aging includes, long-term care planning helps ensure that your wishes are observed. When you know what you want to happen for your future home, finances, and health, you should take all measures to ensure… Read More