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Book: "How to Apply for Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits for Veterans and Their Survivors" This book (2017 Edition) provides detailed instructions on submitting applications for 25 different types of disability claims including Pension, Aid and Attendance, DIC, Compensation, Burial Benefits, and more. Learn More...

Book: "Protecting Assets from Nursing Home Costs" The full title of this book from attorney Gabriel Heiser is "How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs -- Medicaid Secrets." Learn More...

Book: "How to Deal with 21 Critical Issues Facing Aging Seniors" Aging seniors and their families are often confounded by the complexity of issues they face ( including declining income, increased debt, poor investment returns, declining health, medical crises, complex insurance programs, long term care challenges, etc...). This book takes a comprehensive approach to address these challenges and provide solutions. Learn More...

Book: "The 4 Steps of Long Term Care Planning" A must have for anyone planning their retirement years and wanting to be prepared in case of needing long term care. Learn More...

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Elder Law and Estate Planning Advice

February 13, 2018

Many aging seniors rely entirely on family or other trusted individuals to help them. Whether it is physiological or psychological, as people grow older, they tend to grow more childlike. The dependence upon caregivers or family members makes an older person more vulnerable for abuse and financial exploitation. Legal arrangements and protective actions by family may be necessary to shield loved ones from abuse.

Making legal decisions about property, finances, power of attorney, and last rights are important tasks to complete in planning for long term care. Having provided the legal arrangements, assets, and who will be designated to be responsible for the welfare of the aging loved ones can avoid family disputes, abuse of needs and finances, and preservation of assets.

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