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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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Why was a Florida Caregiver Arrested? Financial Abuse.

Posted on: January 31, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office investigators said Anna Bullinger, 55, was first hired in 2015 to serve as a caretaker for the victim, Peggy Nardone.
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An elder law attorney can help with paying for a nursing home

Pull the Plug - Why are Two Brothers Fighting Over Their Mother’s Life?

Posted on: January 30, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
She can only mouth words and nod her head, but a bed-bound, 91-year-old Long Island woman has made herself clear — she does not want to be taken off the machines that keep her alive.
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Cruise Scams - What Seniors Should Know Before Booking a Cruise

Posted on: January 8, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
If a cruise usually costs $4,000, you are not getting a deal when you buy one and get one free, and the full fare gets jacked up to $8,000.
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How Did Alzheimer’s Disease Impact the Estate Planning of These Famous People?

Posted on: January 7, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month - and the more than five million Americans living with the disease - we highlight our Top 7 Celebrity Estates impacted by Alzheimer’s disease…
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How to Find a Good Nursing Homes

Posted on: January 6, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The marketing brochure, website, and lobby might be lovely, but you should base your decision about a long-term care facility on much more data than those things.
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What was in Ray Liotta 's Will

Top 6 Questions (and Answers) about Conservatorships and Guardianships

Posted on: January 3, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
In some states, those who are appointed ‘conservator of the estate, are those who make financial decisions. Those who are appointed ‘conservator of the person,’ handle the same issues as a ‘guardian.’
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CDPAP will pay you to take care of Mom.

Personal Home Care - Holiday Gatherings Often Reveal Changes in Aging Family Members

Posted on: December 23, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
It’s a common occurrence. Far flung family members return home to visit elderly relatives for the holidays. Upon arrival, they notice that things seem … off.
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What are the 2020 Changes to Medicare Part B?

Posted on: December 6, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
If you’re on Medicare, the cost of your coverage for doctor’s appointments and other outpatient services is about to rise.
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Strategies for the Sandwich Generation

Posted on: December 5, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
You do not have to be raising young children to be in the sandwich generation. Your children might be adults but need financial help, because of student loans or other financial pressures.
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How can a Discretionary Trust help me?

Retirement Communities: What’s in Your Future?

Posted on: December 4, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
No longer staid and boring, retirement homes offer dynamic options for seniors. Retirement communities are continually improving, by keeping seniors active with mental and physical exercises, while intertwining independent living and hands-on care.
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