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The legal and financial aspects surrounding aging and caregiving can seem complicated enough when they're viewed as two separate issues. In reality, the two are usually intertwined. Retirement benefits, reverse mortgages, guardianship, estate planning, and other important matters all involve both money and the law. A little help can help you untangle these seemingly complicated matters -- or to keep them from getting tangled in the first place.
While you can't predict how much or what kind of care is needed, you can be sure that the costs will add up quickly. By preparing yourself now, you can protect your family’s future.
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While care can sometimes be provided by family or friends, paid care or moving to a facility often becomes a necessity. Learn about the alternatives to help pay for the costs of long term care.
Understanding the basics of the two major federal health care programs, including their differences, will help you and your loved one maximize benefits and minimize confusion and stress.
Long-term care is expensive. By purchasing LTC Insurance before care is needed, you can reduce costs and ease worries about the future. The sooner you start, the lower your premiums will be.
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Learn about programs and agencies that help seniors make ends meet. Financial support can help pay for electricity and other necessities, and balance out large swings in monthly payments.
For older homeowners who plan to stay in their home for several years or more, a reverse mortgage can increase financial flexibility and security with relatively few complications.
Distributing assets and navigating state and federal tax laws can be demanding processes, both before and after a person's death. Learn about wills, trusts, power of attorney, and more.
A wide range of criminal schemes and techniques are designed specifically to take advantage of vulnerable older adults, but most can be thwarted if you know how to recognize them.
Administered by the Social Security Administration, Supplemental Security Income provides additional financial support for low-income adults who are over 65 years old, disabled, or blind.
Many former servicemen and women rely on veterans benefits to reduce the cost of care. Learn about eligibility, income level rules, and how the benefits interact with those of other programs.
Social Security is a key part of most older adults' retirement plans. Learn about age requirements, benefit levels, tax rules, and the possibility of receiving partial benefits while you continue to work.
Guardianship grants legal authority entitling a person to make decisions on the behalf of another who has lost the ability to do so. Different options grant either complete or limited authority.
Openly discussing and then legally establishing your loved one's wishes regarding critical medical treatment can contribute greatly to peace of mind -- both yours and your loved one's.
Caring for an aging loved one brings up several legal issues that might be new to you, including estate planning and healthcare decision-making. Figuring out when to seek help is part of the challenge.
These days, caregiving affects just about everyone. Share this valuable resource with your family and friends.
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