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The Human Side of Elder Law: Why We Have Social Workers

By Reilly Graupp, MSW Most people come to an elder law firm to get a trust drafted, a Medicaid application filed, or a power of attorney prepared. We...

Finding Help Along the Way: Discovering Support for Aging Adults

By Reilly Graupp, MSW Watching a parent struggle to remember their medications, supporting a spouse after a fall, or stepping in to help a sibling manage daily tasks...

How often should I update my estate plan?

Estate planning is a critical aspect of everyone’s life. It is not just about managing your assets -even though it does that- but also about ensuring you take...

Why establishing a Power of Attorney is important

Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal process that allows you, the principal, to designate an individual, known as your “agent,” to manage your affairs if you cannot...

Katy Perry and the PERRY Act – how would it affect elders?

Katy Perry was recently responsible for influencing a new act related to the protection of elders in the state of California. The PERRY act protects elders from possible...

The attorney’s role in hospice care

Hospice Care and Estate Planning As an estate planning attorney, I focus on the importance of comprehensive end-of-life planning, which includes considerations for hospice care. While my primary...

Elder law attorneys – your lawyers for life

Elder Law is unique. It’s an area of the law where an attorney’s advice can be needed from birth until death. Our firm, [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″], concentrates in elder...

Can elder law help seniors address their topmost concerns?

Your family and friends may know you for the thoughtful concern you display over their wellbeing. You may have already made plans to distribute your assets among them...

How the Senior Safe Act could help protect an elder’s assets

Congress passed the Senior Safe Act in 2018 to help prevent financial exploitation of older U.S. citizens. As noted by AARP, the Act encourages employees of financial institutions...

How can you identify elder fraud?

According to the FBI, criminals target the elderly every year due to their lack of internet savvy, polite demeanor, savings accounts, homeownership, and good credit. Understanding the types...

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