Social workers and elder law attorney

Social Worker Duties and How They Relate to Hiring an Elder Law Attorney

Social workers play a crucial role in advocating for and assisting individuals in various stages of life, particularly vulnerable populations such as the elderly. Their duties encompass a wide range of services, including case management, counseling, advocacy, and connecting clients with essential resources. One of the most significant responsibilities of social workers, especially those working…

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Complete Estate Planning Checklist for Millennials

Complete Estate Planning Checklist for Millennials

Don’t Let Your Legacy Be a Hot Mess: A Complete Estate Planning Checklist for Millennials The phrase “estate planning” often conjures images of retirees, older individuals planning for the inevitable “what ifs” or the super wealthy. Most don’t immediately think of younger generations who may just be establishing themselves in their career, or experiencing some…

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estate plan checklist

Estate Planning Checklist

If you are among the 40% of Americans who believe they don’t have enough assets to have an estate plan, here’s a simple estate planning checklist for you to take to see if you’re right. ✅ If you check YES to only one item on the list below, then you’re right! ✅✅If you check YES…

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18 year old needs a power of attorney and healthcare directive

Legal Protection for Young Adults: 2 Must-Have Documents at 18

Turning 18 is a major milestone in a person’s life, and with it comes new responsibilities and legal rights. One important aspect of becoming an adult is ensuring that you have the necessary legal documents in place to protect yourself and your future. Here are two must-have legal documents that every 18-year-old should sign. Why…

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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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Britney Spears Guardianship

Britney Spears Case Puts Renewed Focus on Guardianships

Britney Spears’s legal fight to take back control over her personal and financial affairs has put a spotlight on the issue of guardianship. Full guardianship of an adult may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs. This may be due to dementia or intellectual, developmental or mental health disabilities.…

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