Elder Law Blog
Answer: Elder law is a specialized area of legal practice that focuses on the unique needs and challenges faced by older adults and their families. It encompasses a wide range of legal issues, including estate planning, long-term care planning, guardianship and conservatorship, Medicare and Medicaid, and elder abuse and neglect. It is important because it helps older adults and their families navigate complex legal issues and ensure that their rights and interests are protected.
healthy aging

Healthy Aging Month Tips

Healthy aging is a multifaceted and dynamic process that encompasses various physical, mental, and social aspects, allowing individuals to maintain their well-being and quality of life as they grow older. It involves making conscious choices and adopting positive habits that promote longevity and vitality. In an era where life expectancy continues to rise, understanding and…

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veteran benefits eligibility

Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefits Eligibility Guide

It has been nearly five years since the VA rules for Aid & Attendance benefits changed drastically. Among other things, the new rule imposed a 3-year look back for transfers of assets, including gifts to persons, trusts or purchases of annuities, deny claims for up to 10 years due to transfer and exempt the value…

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legal capacity and dementia

Legal Capacity and Dementia: What You Need to Know

Happy May! The month of Elder Law awareness. To begin the month, we wanted to discuss legal capacity and dementia. We sometimes hear from clients or their loved ones that they believe that a diagnosis of dementia means that the person cannot execute estate planning documents. This is not necessarily true. What Is Legal Capacity…

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medicare savings program 2023

A Medicare Savings Program 2023 Story

The ABC’s of MSP, QMB, SLMB and ALMB March 1, 2023 is the date when the Medicare Savings Program (“MSP”) income thresholds are updated. The figures are based on the federal poverty guidelines, which are adjusted every January based on inflation. Each State manages its own MSP standards. In Connecticut, you are eligible for MSP…

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Elder Law Attorney Breaks Down 2023 In Numbers

Elder Law Attorney Breaks Down 2023 In Numbers

We have everything you need to know right here! With this insightful breakdown by Elder Law Attorney Joan Reed Wilson, understand how the latest estate planning and elder law updates of 2023 will affect you. For those who enjoy numbers over words, this article is for you. For those who don’t, read slowly! Gift Tax…

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family caregivers

FAMILY CAREGIVERS: The Long-Term Care Legalities

November has been designated “National Family Caregivers” month to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate the community, recognize family caregivers, and increase support for caregivers. In our practice (and in my own family), we see many families who are supporting an aging loved one. It’s what people do, especially for a parent or others who…

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