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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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Eddie Van Halen left money to a foundation

Do I Need POD Account for my Checking Account?

Posted on: November 30, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Checking accounts don't necessarily require account holders to name a beneficiary.
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Choose your fiduciary wisely.

What Will New Acts of Congress Mean for Stretch IRA s?

Posted on: November 29, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
I am concerned about the SECURE and RESA acts currently being considered in Congress. If either of them passes, my children will lose the inherited stretch IRA ability and face a much higher tax bill upon my demise.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

The John R. Jakobson Estate Dispute

Posted on: November 28, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A new court filing designed to prevent the mistress of John R. Jakobson from testifying that he promised to leave Chicago PD actress Marina Squerciati some of his $100 million fortune, states the Wall Street mogul said she would get a 'big surprise' in his will.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

Sharing Legal Documents and Passwords

Posted on: November 27, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Safe and shareable password storage is vital in today’s computerized world. The old solution–writing down passwords on paper set next to your keyboard–is not safe, not adequate and not shareable.
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Don't put off getting hearing aids.

Putting off Getting Hearing Aids? Don’t—Your Brain Will Thank You!

Posted on: November 26, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A few years ago, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine gave us yet another reason to worry about getting Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias: They demonstrated an association between hearing loss and cognitive decline.
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Open enrollment mistakes

How Bank Employees Can Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation

Posted on: November 25, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Over half of financial advisors admitted they do not report it, when they see financial exploitation or suspect it is happening.
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Don't put off getting hearing aids.

Remaining Even and Fair in Estate Distribution

Posted on: November 23, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
We have money in savings and retirement accounts, but our most valuable asset is our home. We want to leave our property to our two children equally.
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New rules for Hearing Aids .

How Long-Term Care Services and Supports Compare Across the United States

Posted on: November 22, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
One state might have all the services you need at little or no cost, and a neighboring state might provide much less assistance.
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Work on your Estate Plan

Steps to Take as a Parent’s Condition Takes a Turn

Posted on: November 7, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
My father only designated my mom as an agent on power of attorney forms, and they have not been updated in many years. Where do you think we should go from here?
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What debts are owed when parents die?

What Do I Need to Know about Medicare Advantage?

Posted on: November 6, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, is a private insurance alternative to original Medicare.
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