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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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HIPAA rules

What Is HIPAA Authorization?

Posted on: February 3, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits the sharing of health information by healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, business associates of HIPAA-covered entities and other entities covered by HIPAA Rules under certain circumstances.
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What to know about guardianship ?

How Does Guardianship Work?

Posted on: January 17, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
If you haven't had any experience with guardianship for adults with dementia, it's likely you don't understand just how complex it is. You are not alone.
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Open enrollment mistakes

What are Biggest Medicare Open Enrollment Mistakes?

Posted on: December 16, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Millions of retirees are in the thick of Medicare open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.  However, many find the process challenging. Some don’t understand the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, many are overwhelmed by Medicare advertising and only 4 in 10 people review their plan options each year, according to a July 2022 report from health care consulting firm Sage Growth Partners.
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Avoiding Guardianship

Is Guardianship a Good Idea?

Posted on: December 5, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A guardianship is a court-ordered relationship that is created to protect a person who is incapable of handling their estate or personal affairs. Guardianship law varies by state.
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Long-Term Care Insurance?

Why Long-Term Care Insurance ?

Posted on: November 11, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The financial consequences of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or any one of the rarer dementias can easily fall to the family of the patient. In any diagnosis that includes declining mental health, it’s important to get one’s financial house in order.
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An elder law attorney can help with paying for a nursing home

Can an Elder Law Attorney Help Me with Medicaid?

Posted on: November 3, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
How can an elder law Medicaid attorney help?
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Whe a loved one passes away.

What Do I Need to Do When a Loved One Dies?

Posted on: October 24, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
It’s easy to overlook an important task after a spouse or other loved one passes away – like retitling assets. It’s a little thing with big ramifications. Follow this checklist to help make a challenging time less confusing.
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What does the surviving spouse get?

Estate Plans Can Protect against Elder Financial Abuse

Posted on: October 17, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
According to experts, despite increased phishing emails and robocalls, it is far more common for financial exploitation to be committed by people who know the victim, such as relatives, caregivers, neighbors, or ‘friends.’
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CDPAP will pay you to take care of Mom.

Rehab - Who Pays the Bills when Medicare Runs Out?

Posted on: October 13, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
No one planned that Mom or Dad would have to end up long term in a nursing home and they can’t afford the cost after Medicare payments run out.
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An elder law attorney can help with paying for a nursing home

Do Hospice Patients Recover?

Posted on: October 7, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
How common is it for a hospice patient to recover, and what care is recommended after?
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