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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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Does a trust provide asset protection ?

Do My Heirs Need to Pay an Inheritance Tax?

Posted on: November 4, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Inheritance tax is a state tax on a percentage of the value of a deceased person's estate that's paid by the inheritor of the estate.
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caregiving expenses need to be considered

The Shocking Cost of Caregiving Expenses – and What to Do About It

Posted on: November 1, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Many people end up paying for everyday items, because their elderly parents cannot afford even the necessities of life.
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Estate Planning and Second Marriage

Can I Protect My Daughter’s Inheritance from Her Loser Husband?

Posted on: October 30, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
My daughter is getting married soon. What can I do to protect her inheritance after my death?
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Can a BDIT save you on taxes?

How to Keep Charitable Giving After We Are Gone

Posted on: October 29, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Chances are you have one or more charitable causes that you support on an annual basis. It is also likely that you have failed to make any provision for charity whatsoever on your death.
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Big COLA increase in 2023

If My Mom Wants to Give Me Her House, Is It Better to Inherit or Buy It?

Posted on: October 22, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
It is very common for parents in later years to consider gifting their home or other real estate to their children during their lifetime
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New rules for Hearing Aids .

When Should I Start Looking into Long-Term Care Insurance?

Posted on: October 18, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Healthcare can be a daunting prospect for seniors, namely because health issues can creep up as people age, and because Medicare comes with a lot of hidden costs that seniors aren't well-prepared for. However, if there's one health-related expense that can really catch retirees off-guard, it's none other than long-term care.
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Talk to your parents about their estate plan

How Will New Legislation Update Supplemental Social Security?

Posted on: October 17, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are looking to significantly increase that ceiling, with a bill introduced this month that would raise SSI’s asset limit to $10,000 for an individual and $20,000 for couples.
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The Art of Being a Smart Snowbird

Posted on: October 12, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
In the next few months, thousands of northerners — so-called “snowbirds” — will escape their snowy, cold climates to spend the winter in warm, sunny spots in the southern or western part of the United States.
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Is It Safe to Drive with Age-Related Hearing Loss?

Posted on: October 11, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Audiology experts say that most people with hearing impairment can be safer drivers, if they follow these recommendations.
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Can I get less in Social Security ?

Is Medicare Coverage Free?

Posted on: October 7, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
After paying into Medicare through payroll withholding for many years, you might think your coverage will be free once you turn 65. You’d be wrong.
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