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Elder Law Attorneys specialize in the areas of law pertaining to seniors and their families such as estate planning, social security, pensions, living wills and abuse. These attorneys can offer an especially sensitive ear concerning the difficult decisions involved in one's later years while referring clients to other helpful resources. Search the SourceBook Directory for elder law attorneys in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware.

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Title: Decide if You Need a Will

By: Caroline Andresen

Preview: A will is one of the most important documents you can create in your lifetime. Think of a will as the financial blueprint of the distribution of your assets after your death. Your will clearly states who will inherit your assets, when they will inherit your assets, and any conditions that must be...

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Title: Finding a New Family

By: Steve Gurney

Preview: Families are there for each other to celebrate the good times and help each other through the challenging times. Elizabeth Dusa had spent a lifetime caring for her son, but when her health began to turn, he became her loyal and compassionate caregiver in return. Unfortunately, he passed away sudd...

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Title: Keeping Her Parents Together

Preview: Sharon M., like many adult children, was concerned about her parents remaining together in the family home, since they were already having considerable difficulty managing without assistance. After hearing about the new area of elder law called 'life care planning' from a family friend, the ...

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Title: A Shoulder to Lean On

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: Linda Loope's hard working mother, Hilda, never wanted anyone to worry about her. Born in Montgomery County, Hilda grew up during the Depression, during which her family often changed locations. Throughout her husband's 42 years with the Norfolk and Western Railroad, their family experienc...

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Title: Keeping Loved Ones Together

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: Orien Shives was starting to feel the pressure of seeing that his mother Mary and stepfather Edgar were taken care of in their later years. The two met shortly after Mary's first husband died in 1965. She was working at a sewing factory in Hancock, Maryland, and he was a railroad worker. Wi...

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Title: How To Prepare Legal Documents

Preview: The preparation of living wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies is extremely important for everyone over the age of 18. Dying may not be an issue any of us wants to think about. However, if you have been through one of these cases, you cannot deny the importance of those around you h...

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Title: Finding a New Community Spirit

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: Take away the mosquito netting and the tall, iron bunk buds. Add a magnificent dining room and spacious apartments. Keep the friendly staff and the excited participants. Transforming the summer camp of youth into the retirement community of today is just that simple, according to Judy Borie, a l...

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Title: How To Find an Elder Law Attorney

By: Guide to Retirement Living

Preview: Since living decisions are becoming increasingly complex, seniors often find themselves searching for someone who can cater to their specific legal needs. An elder law attorney is an individual who specializes in areas of the law that are particularly relevant to senior citizens and their family...

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Title: Personal, Professional Guidance

Preview: Donald Frank retired from his position as a Towson University professor in order to care for his dying wife. Three years later, he found himself widowed and overwhelmed with maintaining his house in Baltimore and his winter rental property in Barbados, all while grocery shopping and keeping heal...

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Title: How To Retain Control as You Age

By: Michael Christian

Preview: One of the founding fathers of our country, Benjamin Franklin, said "Never leave that 'til tomorrow which you can do today." Great advice. We often follow it at work. We often follow it at home. We even try to follow it when it comes to our financial planning. But when it comes to planning f...

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Title: A Model Retirement

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: Alan and Katharine Jung are truly a model for ideal retirement living. Not only have their retirement living decisions been well thought-out and proactive, but they have also embraced the new opportunities that retirement offers and are fully enjoying what they refer to as a "new season in their ...

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Title: A Retirement That is More Than O.K.

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: Two signs hang outside Mrs. Sadie Hofstein's apartment in Martin's Run, a continuing care retirement community in Media, PA. One cheerfully announces, "I'm O.K.," while the other is a more distinguished plaque engraved with "Hofstein House." Both say a lot about Mrs. Hofstein's personality, he...

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Title: Planning for the Future

Preview: Philanthropists Lois and John Harris are involved in volunteer activities from Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County to fellowship groups at Twinbrook Baptist Church and volunteer groups for their granddaughter's elementary school class. This busy couple proclaims that they are "part of the ...

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Title: How To Consult an Elder Law Attorney

By: Guide to Retirement Living

Preview: Consulting an Elder Law Attorney What is an Elder Law Attorney? Since retirement living decisions are becoming increasingly complex, seniors often find themselves searching for someone who can cater to their specific legal needs. An elder law attorney is an individual who specializes in ar...