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Category: Elder Law Articles
Elder Law Lessons Learned – Navigating a New Diagnosis
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, navigating the legal, financial, and care challenges can feel overwhelming. In this article, Lisa Hostetler Brown, a Certified Elder Law Attorney, explains the importance of developing a Life Care Plan. The plan begins with essential estate planning documents and is supported by an Elder Care Coordinator (ECC), a professional who helps families make informed decisions about care options. The ECC provides guidance on staying in the home, connecting with local care providers, and advocating for the best possible care at every stage of aging.
TRUST ME, EVERYONE NEEDS A TRUST AND A WILL
By Irv Condon, Probate Judge for Charleston County and Dena Byrum, Judicial Law Clerk Introduction Proper estate planning involves a… Read more »
The Crucial Role of Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Future Planning
Introduction: As the population ages and our elders encounter difficult financial, legal, and healthcare situations, the need for comprehensive planning… Read more »
The Crucial Role of Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Future Planning
Introduction: As the population ages and our elders encounter difficult financial, legal, and healthcare situations, the need for comprehensive planning… Read more »
What You Don’t Know About Probate Can Hurt You/Your Family
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Upstate Elder Law-A Division of LawyerLisa, LLC. With proper elder law planning,… Read more »
If you Have an Aging or Unhealthy Loved One and You Need Answers On What You Should Be Doing, Life Care Planning May Be Your Answer
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, Certified Elder Law Attorney; Upstate Elder Law – A Division of LawyerLisa, LLC More and more… Read more »
Estate Planning – Love, Power, and Money
By Louise Paglen, Elder Law Attorney, The McIntosh Law Firm, Davidson, NC Let’s talk about estate planning. Does the topic make… Read more »
Asset Protection & Medicaid Eligibility: Single Individuals
Asset Protection & Medicaid Eligibility: Single Individuals By Kelli Y. Allen, Elder Law Attorney, Law Office of Kelli Y Allen,… Read more »
Don’t Get “Blindsided” by a Guardian or Conservator
Don’t Get “Blindsided” by a Guardian or Conservator By Irv Condon, Judge of Probate Court, Charleston County and Dena Byrum, Judicial… Read more »
