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<title>Elderly Abuse And Neglect: A Real Crime That Needs Addressing and Brought To Justice</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Elder abuse and neglect can happen anytime at any place, and it will bring forth real and very serious repercussions including bedsores and other physical damages such as broken bones, hip problems, gangrene and hematoma. If caretakers are neglectful of their elderly patients and everything else is dismissed or overlooked, the end result is the untimely death of the elder. The National Center on Elder Abuse recently published a paper that defines neglect as the following: "the refusal and/or the failure by those in charge to provide food, shelter, health care or protection of a susceptible elder.]]></description>
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<title>What to Know About Estate Planning Services</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:57:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Estate planning is often associated with those who need to sort out their possessions and estates before they pass. Estate planning is definitely a fundamental footstep to ensure that the entire family is taken care of in case there is any sudden death or any other serious complications.]]></description>
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<title>Points To Consider In Effective Estate Planning</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:57:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is always important for an owner to look after their worldly possessions and whilst some aspects such as money may be affected by some issues like tax and age, most of the time, an individual would want to make sure that these are properly maintained and protected both at the present time and in the future. This is the reason why some wealth manager experts recommend estate planning.]]></description>
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<title>How the Social Security Administration Decides If You Are Still Disabled</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:54:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In case you have been diagnosed by your doctor that you have a disability or any physical or mental ailment, you obviously need to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Once you have submitted all the necessary paperwork and medical and employment evidence to the Social Security Administration (SSA), they will review your claim, which may take some months. Social Security will release a letter of notice regarding their determination on the approval and amount of your benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Executors of Wills and Their Duties</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:38:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Victoria, and most states of Australia, the role of Executor of a Will is to: 1. Organize or assist with the funeral arrangements for the deceased. 2. Ascertain whether the deceased left a Will and if so, the whereabouts of the original document.]]></description>
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<title>An Online Family Lawyer Helps Families In Crisis</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:56:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People seek representation every day on a variety of family-related legal issues including divorce, child custody arrangements, and even adoption. Retaining an online family lawyer will help make any legal process go smoother while assuring your rights are protected.]]></description>
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<title>Dangers That Befall Elders From Their Children and Caregivers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:13:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article lists examples and ways a trusted child or caregiver can take advantage of a helpless elder and succeed in cheating the elder out of money and property by means of elder abuse. Elder abuse is achieved by coercion and undue influence coupled with the elder's fear of being alone and unassisted.]]></description>
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<title>Using Virtual Representation Agreements To Avoid Litigation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:07:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A discussion of recent amendments to the Illinois Trust and Trustees Act which provides for Virtual Representation Agreements. Some applications of the law and exceptions are reviewed.]]></description>
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<title>Elder Neglect: When To Seek A Reputable Litigation Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:51:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Elder neglect is a prevalent form of abuse, with intentional and unintentional neglect constituting more than half of all reported cases in the United States. If you or a family member has fallen victim to such abuse, litigation attorneys specializing in elder law can help protect you.]]></description>
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<title>Stop Elder Financial Abuse Now!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:29:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Elder financial abuse happens. Senior citizens must be protected against these crimes at all times. This article defines this type of abuse tips on how to prevent it.]]></description>
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<title>Living Trusts Can Avoid The Necessity Of A Probate Proceeding After Death</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:18:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A discussion regarding the use of Living Trusts to avoid Probate. This article explores estate planning issues pursuant to Illinois law.]]></description>
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<title>Elder Financial Abuse: What It Is and How to Stop It</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:04:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In recent times, elder financial abuse has become a hot issue of discussion. The stats continue to rise, and several even go so far as considering it an epidemic. Sadly, the crime is one that is still under-reported.]]></description>
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<title>Writing Your Last Will and Testament</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:11:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not long ago, my husband and I had the conversation about setting up last wills. Now that we have a family, we realize it's become more important now than ever to have a plan in place should either or both of us die while our children are still minors. Regardless of your age, it's important to draw up a last will and testament and instruct the executor to handle your final wishes and disbursement of your assets. If you or your spouse should die before these legal documents are written and verified, you or your family could experience any number of problems with regards to inheritance of your property.]]></description>
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<title>New Convenience Bank Accounts Are Alternative To Joint Tenancy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:47:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A review of recent Illinois legislation creating convenience bank accounts in Illinois. A comparison with use of joint tenancy bank accounts is examined.]]></description>
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<title>Personal Representative, Executor, Administrator</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:35:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The words "personal representative", "executor" and "administrator" all refer to the same individual: the person or company responsible for administering your estate when you pass away. In Oregon, we refer to this individual as the "personal representative". Naming a personal representative in a will can oftentimes be a difficult decision because the client does not know what the personal representative is responsible for doing. We are frequently asked by clients that we're drafting wills for "what does the personal representative, executor or administrator do?" The same question is asked by the individual appointed as personal representative, executor or administrator.]]></description>
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<title>Use Of Living Trusts To Avoid Probate And Minimize Taxes</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:30:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Proper estate planning involving living trusts can help avoid the necessity of probate. "Probate" is a legal procedure in which a deceased person's will (if they have one) is validated and his estate is administered. ]]></description>
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<title>Don't Leave Your Estate Planning Until It's Too Late</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:06:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones. Don't leave your estate planning until it is too late. Make those important decisions now, and be sure to have your documentation complete.]]></description>
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<title>Lessons on Misfortunes of Copper Mining Heiress's Fortune</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:38:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Huguette Clark, the daughter of William Andrews Clark, Sr. an American politician and entrepreneur of New York's Gilded Age, died with an estate of $400 million. Two wills executed within six weeks have appeared. Two lessons are to be learned from Huguette Clark's estate plan according to Mark W. Bidwell, Attorney in Irvine, California.]]></description>
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<title>Avoiding Potentially Fraudulent Activity by a Power of Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:06:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Acting as a power of attorney for a person requires strict adherence to certain ethical rules. Two recent Illinois cases have highlighted issues relating to presumably fraudulent action taken by a power of attorney.  In both cases, an agent acting as power of attorney took action to re-title an asset for the benefit of the power of attorney.]]></description>
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<title>What To Look For In Elder Law Lawyers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:53:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you or a family member in need of an elder care law professional to handle present and future finances, wills and trusts? Find out what to look for in elder care law lawyers.]]></description>
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<title>Information On New York Probate Laws And Proceedings</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:31:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Probate law basically refers to that section of law that involves issues related to estate management when an elder person of a family passes away and there are plenty of internal disputes because of inheritance. This law ensures that all the creditors or debt collectors are appropriately paid and the leftover assets are handled over to the rightful heirs of the deceased. In case you're a citizen of New York and you're stuck up in one such situation, you should be familiar with New York Probate laws.]]></description>
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<title>Does Your Florida Durable Power of Attorney Meet New State Requirements?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:28:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Florida has a new law governing the Durable Power of Attorney. Any Florida Durable Power of Attorney signed on or after October 1, 2011, must conform to the new requirements. The new requirements are designed to discourage financial fraud by overreaching agents. However, any Durable Power of Attorney signed before Oct. 1, 2011 that is otherwise valid, will remain so and need not be revised at this time.]]></description>
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<title>How The Unlimited Marital Exclusion in Federal Estate Taxes Factors In to an Estate Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:37:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have sizable assets it is an advantage to be married. If a couple is married they can pass an unlimited amount of money to each other after they die without having to pay a federal estate tax. Bill Gates, Donald Trump, or Warren Buffett could pass all of their billions to their wives if they died and would not have to pay a cent of federal estate taxes.]]></description>
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<title>Changing Your Will Versus Making A Brand New Will When It Is Time To Update Your Estate Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:36:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There may come a time when circumstances in your life have changed and you need to update your will. This can be done in two ways.]]></description>
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<title>Naming Two Or More Persons As Your Executor Personal Representative In Your Will</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:23:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you make your will it is possible to name two people or more in your will to act as your personal representative, or the person that is in charge of settling your estate. This would most likely occur when there is two or more children and a parent does not want to exclude a child from the responsibility or hurt that child's feeling.]]></description>
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<title>What to Do With Estate Planning Documents</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:28:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people are unsure what to do with their Wills and other Estate Planning Documents after they have them created. The documents generally sit around in a file without anyone knowing of their existence. This is exactly the wrong thing to do.]]></description>
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<title>Intergenerational Family Caregiving Mediation: A New Professional Expertise</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:34:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[21st Century America is an aging and changing society marked by increasingly complex, long-term family caregiving needs - needs never contemplated in the formal legal sense. The changing social structure and problematic generational issues are enlarging the role that mediation can and should play in the coming years. Essentially, the courts are no place to litigate non-legal, multi-generational, emotional family matters surrounding Intergenerational Family Caregiving that are also time sensitive. Eldercare Mediation does not adequately frame the expertise of the needs for an Intergenerational Family Caregiving mediator.]]></description>
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<title>Eleven Steps to Locking the House - Executors Guide to Securing and Locking the House</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:46:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Residences must be locked after the death of the owner or renter. The Executor or Personal Representative should have a checklist or guide to secure the premises. This article guides the Executor.]]></description>
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<title>Elder Abuse: Understanding What It Is And How Elder Law Lawyers Can Help Stop It From Happening</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:19:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Elder abuse is a serious problem that affects many seniors. If you're unsure how to help a loved one get out of an abusive situation, call elder attorneys to see how you can use elder law to protect your loved one.]]></description>
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<title>5 Ways to Prevent Trust Litigation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:00:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the head of your household, you have probably spent much of your life keeping the peace among family and friends. While this doesn't imply that your immediate family fights constantly, one can argue that a patriarch or matriarch works to keep familial harmony in tune. Unfortunately, even the most agreeable of siblings and relatives can come to blows during the disbursement of an estate. If you have taken it upon yourself to draft a last will and testament, you want to make certain that your wishes are carried out and that nobody will try to contest the will or cause discord over property and other assets.]]></description>
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<title>Executor and Personal Representative</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:59:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The funeral is over. The house is empty. Now your job as Personal Representative begins. You will be a great Personal Representative. Read and Learn.]]></description>
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<title>If I Die Without A Will In Florida, Does The State Get Everything?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:43:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Florida, if you die without a Will, the state doesn't take everything - but it does dictate who does. You've probably heard the warning, if you don't draw up a Will, the state will draw one up for you. That is exactly what happens in Florida.]]></description>
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<title>Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:21:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[America's elderly population is expected to explode in the next twenty years as baby boomers reach their sixties and seventies. Unfortunately, the elderly are particularly vulnerable to financial exploitation by their family members and caregivers, and should be protected when they are taken advantage of.]]></description>
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<title>Situations Where Your Last Will May Be Considered Void</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:22:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drafting a last will and testament is something we only hope to do one time. Creating a document that specifies our wishes after our deaths can cause some anxiety in that we are reminded of our mortality, but more than that making changes to a will can cause headaches if not done correctly. You also risk voiding your will under certain circumstances. In order to keep your friends and loved ones from inheriting any headaches along with your estate, it is important to know exactly what events can void your will.]]></description>
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<title>Top Ten Tips for Protecting Your Assets So As To Provide For Your Retirement</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:28:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This month we'd like to explain how to manage your assets so as to provide properly for your retirement, and how to ensure that your family will benefit afterwards. The growing cost of care and support services during retirement, and the prospect of tax diluting the value of the estate after death are real fears for many of us in or approaching retirement. But there are ways to help minimise the exposure of one's assets for care costs.]]></description>
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<title>Drafting Your Last Will - Helpful Tips to Get You Started</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:20:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Let's face it, drafting your last will and testament is probably not high on your to-do list. It doesn't come as a surprise, either, that people want to hold off doing this as long as possible; after all, who wants to be reminded that they are mortal? However, regardless of the size of your estate it is important to designate who receives your money and property after you die. If you have children, you definitely want to make sure they have proper guardianship in the event of a sudden, untimely passing. If you are not sure how to go about drafting your will, here are a few tips to get you started.]]></description>
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<title>The Heartbreak of Elder Abuse Continues</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:10:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I will continue to be amazed at the ludicrous actions of those in charge of protecting our citizens. This is the third installment of the blatant elder abuse case that my friend's mother, Dorothy, is a victim of. Even the latest conference proved to be more of the same--stalling, ignoring law and much more.]]></description>
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<title>Is My Brother Misusing Money Belonging To Our Elderly Grandmother?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:42:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Financial abuse of senior citizens is an enormous problem in our society. This is an example situation where there is suspicion regarding the handling of an elderly grandmother's finances through a power of attorney agreement.]]></description>
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<title>A Heartbreaking Story of Elder Care and Guardian Abuse</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:39:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My last posted article took me far away from my comfort zone. In "A Heartbreaking Story of Elder Abuse" I outlined the plight of my friend's fight for her mother's rights to be restored. Whether you believe in the ability of mediums and psychics or not, that is generally what my efforts are put into. As my friend, Diane, continues to put up a noble effort to overcome court decisions that have consistently denied her of her rights, as well as violated her mother, Dorothy's rights, it became evident that "someone" wanted me to take on a more active role in bringing this situation to light.]]></description>
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<title>Proper Estate Planning to Avoid Lawsuits and Complications</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:09:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Estate planning is important. As a lesson to plan well and plan early, let's look at the Estate of James Brown. James Brown died in 2006, leaving almost $100 million in trust to needy children. ]]></description>
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<title>Nursing Homes and For-Profit Hospices: Potential Partners in Crime</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:38:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article examines potential fraud and abuse at the intersect of nursing home and hospice care, including warnings by the Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General. The author also provides suggestions for patients and their families to follow to avoid being victimized by unscrupulous corporations as well as avenues for potential whistleblowers who wish to report healthcare fraud.]]></description>
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<title>A Heartbreaking Story of Elder Abuse</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:37:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Until relatively recently, I was unaware of how rampant elder abuse is within the legal court system. For almost the last two decades, my life has been consumed by helping as many people as I could in a different way than most give help. I have informally counseled and helped thousands of people through the publishing of my book, as well as in private sessions as a medium/psychic. It was not until my good friend started to share her story with me that my eyes were opened to something far more prevalent than I was cognizant of; at least on a conscious level.]]></description>
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<title>Four Situations Elder Law Lawyers Can Help With</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:29:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Elder law lawyers can help with many different situations, from drawing up a will to creating a medical directive. If you're unsure about how elder attorneys can help, contact one today.]]></description>
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<title>Top Myths About Last Wills</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:31:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all have a list of chores to complete, and many of us may not look forward to doing every task. This could be said about drafting a last will and testament - we know it is a necessity, but who wants to think about what will happen after you die? You may try to defer getting this done by convincing yourself of some popular myths about last wills, but it is important you do not put this off.]]></description>
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<title>Tips For Making Your Own Last Will and Testament</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:50:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is the one thing you probably don't want to do, but you know it needs to be done. The idea of preparing your last will and testament may make you uncomfortable, but it is important to ensure all necessary arrangements will be handled when you die, so that your family will not be forced to deal with legal tangles. When you draw out a will, you make clear how your property and assets should be dispersed, and you let people know how to take care of burial and funeral ceremonies. In some ways, a will is viewed as a time saver, and it certainly saves your loved ones lots of headaches.]]></description>
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<title>Woodstock Music and Arts Festival and the Baby Boomers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:35:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For baby boomers, Woodstock marked a crossroad at the end of an era. Now boomers about to retire are facing another crossroad fraught with legal issues.]]></description>
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<title>Senior Woman Wants To Protect Her Estate After New Marriage</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:17:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Elizabeth is a senior woman who is thinking about getting married again. She is concerned about her estate and whether her adult children may be affected by her plans to marry. She wants to be sure her children don't miss out on their inheritance.]]></description>
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<title>Simplifying Reverse Mortgages</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:10:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the popular financial resources available to seniors is a Reverse Mortgage. Oftentimes, in the commercials, the actors play it up as the bank just giving back to you what you paid on your house. This is not an accurate portrayal of a reverse mortgage, so I decided to clarify it for you.]]></description>
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<title>Elder Care Law</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:49:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In addition to medical record keeping, it is important for home health care patients and their families to be well versed in all of the legal considerations involved with health care and end of life issues that can occur with aging. There are many organizations that specialize in elder care legal help, including...]]></description>
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<title>Why The Hispanic Community Needs Us</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:34:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To my surprise and chagrin my grandmother did not have a power of attorney, health care surrogate, will, or any other estate planning document in place! I knew I had very limited time to draft these documents and execute them before she lost capacity, and of course, no one knows exactly when that moment will be.]]></description>
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<title>Discussing Medical Directives With Elder Parents</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:44:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Watching parents age can be a very stressful thing. So many elders do not want to discuss health care preferences and decisions because they feel it makes the inevitable that much closer. Unfortunately, it is left to the children to broach the subject and try to get their parent to make some decisions. This article discusses the options available and gives advice on how to broach the subject with your parent.]]></description>
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<title>Elder Law - Five Questions to Ask Your Lawyer When Drafting a Living Will</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:47:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you considered drafting a living will? Are you aware of what a living will is, and how it differs from a traditional last will and testament? If you have suffered severe health problems in recent times, a doctor or family member may have suggested this to you. Basically a living will is designed to direct medical professionals to heed your wishes should you become physically incapacitated and reliant on feeding tubes and machines. If you plan to draft such a document, you will want to work with an attorney experienced in elder law.]]></description>
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<title>Avoiding Probate</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:34:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to estate planning, one of the many questions is whether or not probate is an ideal option. Most of the time, it is better for your beneficiaries if you take measures for your estate to avoid probate. Here I will touch on the 3 main ways you can avoid probate.]]></description>
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<title>Special Estate Planning Issues The LGBT Community May Face Today</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:15:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why "special"? Aren't these the same issues as other families? Yes, however, there is added stress in some of these relationships presented by relatives, or children from prior relationships, that can cause these special problems during life and their "heirs" that can create problems after death.]]></description>
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<title>End Of Life Care: Hopeful Recovery, Or False Hope?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:54:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is There a Clear Chance of a Hopeful Recovery? Since we're all going to be in this position some day, why aren't we doing a better job of planning for it now? And why aren't we taking the time, now, to ease the burdens of our deaths for those we'll leave behind later?]]></description>
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<title>Social Security Disability Appeals: Why You Need An Advocate At Your Hearing</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:33:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are injured or disabled and your doctor has said you can no longer work, you may be considering filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Because most applicants are denied the first time they apply, it's important to file your claim as soon as your doctor says you can't work anymore. It's also important to find a Social Security Disability advocate to assist you in filing your claim. Read on to learn why having an advocate on your side is extremely beneficial in the appeals process.]]></description>
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<title>Just What Is Probate?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:00:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When a loved one dies, their estate will go through a process called Probate. This happens regardless of whether they have left a Last Will and Testament or not. The purpose of Probate is to verify the Will and the Estate for disbursement to beneficiaries, collect necessary final taxes, and settle any outstanding debts.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Making These Mistakes On Your Social Security?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:47:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to recent studies, half of all eligible Americans, apparently worried about the future of social security or the current economy, are filing for social security at the earliest they can, namely 62 years of age. This is likely to be a mistake for many of them because they will be giving up thousands of dollars of benefits they would otherwise receive if they waited till age 66 or 70.
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<title>Oregon Inheritance Tax Bill Passes Oregon House and Senate With Some Tweaks</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:27:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The house bill analyzed in our previous article, "Future Changes to the Oregon Inheritance Tax Laws" has been passed by both the Oregon House of Representatives and Senate with some tweaks. There is no indication that the governor will further change the bill or refuse to sign it.]]></description>
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<title>Wills 101: Do It Yourself Or Hire A Will Attorney?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:57:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[DIY wills are all the rage, but are they wise? While it might be tempting to save money by not hiring probate attorneys and creating these legal documents yourself, it really is something a will attorney should do.]]></description>
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<title>Which Type Of Litigation Attorney Is Right For You?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:05:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're considering suing someone or have a pending lawsuit already against you, you need a litigation attorney. Litigation attorneys handle a variety of cases and often have a specialty depending on the type of law they practice.]]></description>
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<title>How Estate Planning Attorneys Can Help Protect Seniors And Their Families</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:54:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Estate planning attorneys are an important part of planning and preparing for aging. These attorneys specialize in elder law and can help clients write a will, medical directives, and more.]]></description>
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<title>Inheritance Rights of Omitted Heirs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:23:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[California law protects the inheritance rights of surviving spouses, registered domestic partners, and children who are unintentionally omitted (i.e., disinherited) under the will and/or living trust of a deceased person. The law presumes that but for the fact that they were married, born, or adopted (as relevant) after the execution of the will and/or trust that they would have been included. Those who qualify as an omitted heir have inheritance rights in the decedent's estate.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Conservatorships</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:03:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As our loved ones get older, they may struggle with being able to make important decisions. Establishing a conservatorship can help offer reassurance that their needs will be met under the direction of a relative or other reliable person. However, conservatorships can be a tedious and complex process if you are not aware of what to expect. This article explains the basics of what a conservatorship is, how and why it is established, and what the conservator can expect to be responsible for. I hope that this article helps your understanding and allays some of your fears or concerns.]]></description>
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<title>Trust Creation</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6372499</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:27:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do the new rules effect Trust Administration? Explained in this article is Trust Creation, Social Security POMS and distribution rules. This section defines POMS and Third Party Trusts.]]></description>
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<title>General Rules For Trust Distributions</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6123273</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6123273</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:49:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The importance of respecting Trust distribution rules! Follow these general guidelines to avoid problems.]]></description>
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<title>Factors To Consider When Making Medicaid Applications</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6375900</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6375900</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:31:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is obvious that any time a patient walks or is driven into a medical facility, there are expenses involved and adequate plans must always be made in order to settle them so that the bills do not become an impediment in ordinary day activities upon the patient recovering from whatever is the reason behind the visit to the facility. It is in this respect that one needs to understand how to fill Medicaid applications.]]></description>
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<title>Elder Law Issues - Four Tips to Hiring a Lawyer to Draft Your Will</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6371817</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:21:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drafting a will is perhaps the last thing you ever want to do. Sadly, for some people it's the one thing that never happens, and once you have passed on it's too late to go back and dictate how you want your estate divided. The one thing to note about last wills and testaments is that they aren't just for rich people. If you have property and assets, you need to determine how what you leave behind is dispersed after your death. Otherwise, your property could be sold to satisfy debts, or people will file lawsuits to obtain your things.]]></description>
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<title>Australian Baby Boomers: Are You Bequeathing Disaster to Your Family</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:58:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Baby Boomers were born between 1945 and 1965. As a segment of Australian society we represent a BIG chunk of our national population, and account for a massive percentage of the nation's private net-worth. This article examines the risk of using DIY Will-Kits to plan your estate.]]></description>
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<title>The Residential Care Subsidy and Abolition of Gift Duty in New Zealand</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6362375</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6362375</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:59:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Senior citizens facing the possibility of needing to go into care will be concerned at their property law entitlements with the announcement that gift duty is to be abolished in New Zealand on July 1st 2011. The key question will be how, if at all, does this affect your ability to qualify for a residential care subsidy. In this article we take a look at those changes and how you are affected.]]></description>
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<title>The Plain Truth About Alzheimer's Disease</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:18:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You don't know exactly what to do but you do know that you want to provide your loved one with the best possible care. And then you begin to realize the potential cost of caring for someone with a disease that can last for 10 or even 20 years.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding The Medicaid Eligibility Process</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6357288</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6357288</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:04:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Medicaid eligibility varies from state to state. While individuals can apply to the program themselves, some organizations offer to manage the application processes, which can be complex. Those who qualify can benefit greatly from the spectrum of health services that are provided.]]></description>
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<title>Top Five Excuses to Avoid Preparing Your Estate Plan</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6337304</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6337304</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:01:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I don't want to think about it. No one wants to think about getting older, becoming incapacitated, or leaving this world.]]></description>
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<title>How An Elder Law Litigation Attorney Can Help You Plan for Alzheimer's Disease</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6306422</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6306422</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 10:32:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Coping with Alzheimer's disease is a difficult matter that can strain those involved. Planning ahead for its legal complications can ease the burden. A litigation lawyer with elder law expertise can be invaluable in helping deal with the legal issues that arise.]]></description>
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<title>How To Organize a Power of Attorney For You To Help Take Care of The Affairs of Your Elderly Parent</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6281991</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6281991</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 14:36:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The day will come when you realize that your parent or parents are no longer going to stay young and the hardest topic of all is going to be facing you and that's the end of life topic. Who is going to take care of all of their business? This is an issue that is very stressful not just for you but for your elderly parent. You need to be able to protect them when they no longer can.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Elder Law? Understanding A Developing Legal Area</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6220774</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6220774</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:31:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Questions of elder law have existed for years, but state governments and federal authorities have only recently begun to consider them and legislate. Learn about the various situations that elder law lawyers can help address and what the government is doing to help the elderly.]]></description>
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<title>How To Find An Elder Law Expert</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6220888</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6220888</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:26:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many qualifications that a good litigation attorney should have. Beyond those, there are still more that an elder law expert should possess. Understanding these qualifications will help you make the right choice for legal great representation.]]></description>
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<title>The Romanian Power of Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:53:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Power of Attorney (POA) is the act in which the lawyer receives the authorization to develop a certain activity in the name and for the client, whether he is a natural or legal person. It is a written special mandate, given by the client to the solicitor, representing the collaboration's general framework, the most important condition being that the mandatory to be capable to contract himself the act whose achievement charges the attorney, and the assignees must always have full exercise capacity. So that the Romanians lawyer Power of Attorney to be valid, it must be signed personally by the client and the attorney and contain the client's and attorney's identification data, the task that must be fulfilled and also the date when the Power of Attorney is signed.]]></description>
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<title>Nursing Home Abuse: More Than Just Physical Violence</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6134556</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6134556</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:43:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When many people think about the abuse that takes place within nursing homes, the most common aspect that they will consider is that of the physical abuse and violence that can occur. While this does happen, it is only a piece of the puzzle. Abuse can actually manifest in many different ways.]]></description>
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<title>Veterans Beware</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6101700</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6101700</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:33:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Veterans should exercise caution when purchasing financial products. Unfortunately, a few certified senior advisors have targeted Veterans who need help paying for long term or chronic care.  As it is illegal for private attorneys to assist Veterans in obtaining Aid and Attendance, an industry of certified senior advisors has developed where in the advisors help seniors obtain Aid and Attendance benefits from the Veterans Administration at "no charge" or "free" to the senior.]]></description>
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<title>Is an Estate Tax or Inheritance Tax Coming to Your State?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6114911</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6114911</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:10:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[16 states presently have an estate tax or inheritance tax, and the rules are always changing. Learn how to stay informed.]]></description>
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<title>Why Should I Have a Durable Power of Attorney for Financial and Health Care Matters?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6062469</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6062469</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:22:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When a person is unable to make financial and personal or health care decisions for themselves, a guardianship and/or a conservatorship may have to be established through the courts. A durable power of attorney helps avoid the need for guardianship in most cases.]]></description>
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<title>3 Steps You Can Take Now To Help Protect Yourself And Your Estate Later</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6009178</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6009178</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:37:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Elder law and estate attorneys are not only options to consider when you're retired. Wherever you are in life, contacting a good will attorney can make a big difference in the stability of your estate and in the convenience of your later life.]]></description>
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<title>What To Do When A Loved One Dies</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5997167</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5997167</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:23:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The death of a loved one is a trying time that can make the details of settling the estate overwhelming. This checklist will help organize the steps you need to take.]]></description>
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<title>Conquering The Medicaid Application Part 6 - Follow Through On Paperwork</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5898084</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5898084</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:12:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Maintain Medicaid eligibility by following up regularly. If a recipient receives too much income, no longer meets the medical screen or accumulates too much in countable assets, benefits can and will be terminated. It is your responsibility to follow up. Here's how you do it.]]></description>
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<title>Medicaid and Interfamily Gift - What's the Problem?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5652507</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5652507</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:10:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In February, 2006 Congress passed some significant changes to the Medicaid laws that created some very dangerous traps for unprepared families needing long term care. The following story is all too common and a cautionary tale for those families considering gifting from the older to younger generation.]]></description>
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<title>Inheritance Tax - A Trap for the Unwary</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5652097</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5652097</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:09:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many misconceptions about estate administration and probate. So often when someone asks me about it, they'll typically tell me that their family member's estate matter is not that complicated, that they can handle it themselves. The following is a cautionary tale for the do-it-yourself-er.]]></description>
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<title>NFL Seat Licenses and Medicaid - Huh?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5652038</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5652038</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:09:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dad needed nursing home care and the family had done no long term planning. We talked about how under Medicaid rules the couple's assets would be counted, divided in half and that Mom would be able to keep 50% of the assets up to a maximum of $109,540 and the home. Son, Joe, mentioned that Dad had just signed up for Jets season tickets at the new stadium the Giants and Jets will be opening in 2010. "Dad can just transfer them to us, right?"]]></description>
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<title>General Information When Planning for a Will or Trust</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5844548</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5844548</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:05:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What considerations should you have in mind when planning for end of life issues? Things to keep in mind when speaking with your attorney.]]></description>
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<title>Caregivers and Powers of Attorney: How To Talk With Your Loved One</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5820758</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5820758</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:05:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The importance of powers of attorneys and how to approach your loved ones in the subject of are they prepared. Also allowing your parent to fill a part of the process and that you are not taking control of their lives and finances.]]></description>
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<title>Five Common Reasons To Consult An Elder Law Attorney</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5773146</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5773146</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:43:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some elder law issues are quite common, with litigation attorneys and estate lawyers both helping protect the rights and property of senior citizens. Learn about the five most common reasons elder law attorneys are consulted.]]></description>
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<title>Nursing Home Acquired Bed Sores - A Billion Dollar Problem?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5673977</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5673977</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:48:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Research shows that nursing home bed sores and pressure ulcers care is costing the nation over a billion dollars in medical dollars a year to treat, yet corporate owned nursing homes continue to claim the cost of the staff to prevent bed sores and pressure ulcers is to great. What's the truth? Are nursing homes running in the "red" because of underfunding or is it that the Corporations owners are overcompensated while workers are underpaid and residents are neglected?]]></description>
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<title>Elder Law Issues - Guardianship</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:16:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Scenario: Margaret and Susan are home for the holidays visiting their elderly father. They discover that while he is still managing to take care of himself personally that his vision is beginning to fail. His checking account is overdrawn and he has money missing from his savings account where he has paid someone to make repairs on the house that were never completed.]]></description>
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<title>Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:54:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to Wikipedia, elder abuse is a general term used to describe certain types of harm to older adults. Other terms commonly used include: "elder mistreatment", "senior abuse", "abuse in later life", "abuse of older adults", "abuse of older women", and "abuse of older men".]]></description>
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<title>Thieves Target Seniors to Rip Off an Easy Target</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:10:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There have been an increasing number of rip offs that have been targeted directly toward senior citizens to exploit their age group. If you are in the mature or senior age group or know someone that is, it is vitally important that you read this entire article. This article will focus on senior rip offs, how your children (or any other tech savvy person) can provide senior education and also valuable resources for senior information.]]></description>
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<title>Future Changes to the Oregon Inheritance Tax Laws</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:09:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[HB 2541 has been submitted to Oregon's House of Representatives and, if passed, will result in significant changes to the Oregon Inheritance Tax - in fact, even the name will need to be changed to the Oregon Estate Tax. Currently, estates for decedents residing in Oregon at the time of their death or nonresident decedents that owned real property or tangible personal property located in Oregon at the time of their death must pay Oregon Inheritance Tax if the estate is valued at over $1.0 million.]]></description>
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<title>Recognizing Abuse in Nursing Homes</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:57:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The choice to put your parent or elderly family member in nursing home is not an easy one. These facilities may provide the care your loved one needs, but the environment of these facilities can be less than inviting. Regular visitation and communication with your family member is a crucial step for their health and also to protect their rights.]]></description>
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<title>Living Trust Vs Will: An Easy-To-Read Comparison for Californians</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:50:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article uses easy to understand language to compare the differences between Revocable Living Trusts and Last Will & Testaments in California. It also explores Probate, Conservatorships, and Estate Transfer Taxes.]]></description>
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<title>There Are Many Decisions to Make Following a Death</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:46:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If a loved one or family member should happen to pass there are decisions you need to make right away and some that you need to wait on. Death is a 5 letter word that brings fear to many of us.]]></description>
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<title>Probate Attorney and What He Is Responsible For</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:58:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article talks about the probate attorney and the responsibilities that go with him. It also explains why there is a need for one.]]></description>
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