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Guardianship Horror Story

6/4/2022

Excellent article by a well respected attorney in New York. Virginia has good protections against abuse of the system as well, and we are working to make them even better.

eldercarematters.com
Guardianship Horror Story
The linked Article references the popular Netflix movie, “I Care a Lot” and discusses a scenario loosely based on a real life nightmare reported by The New Yorker several years ago.

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Just saw ANOTHER "internet will" that has problems - the attorneys fees could be more than TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS to resolve. Makes a few hundred bucks to pay a lawyer to write it in the first place seem cheap.
Elder law attorneys draft wills - you can find an elder law attorney at the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys website www.naela.org (use the zip code lookup feature to find one near you)
(Originally posted April 12, 2022)

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Planning to age

6/4/2022

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The University of Michigan has published the results of a poll on how ready seniors are for aging, particularly 'aging in place' (as in their home) rather than a facility. https://www.healthyagingpoll.org/.../older-adults...
The Nursing Home/Assisted Living industry sees this as an 'opportunity' for them to make money.
If you - or your parents - haven't planned contact an Elder Law Attorney who can help guide you through the process.
You can find an Elder Law Attorney at the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys - website www.naela.org - there's a 'find a lawyer' function, just use your zip code to find some near you.
(Originally Posted April 18, 2022)

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Do it yourself will disaster

6/4/2022

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Individual tried to write a will to take care of his estate. He did it himself, signed it and had it notarized. Unfortunately he didn't follow Virginia law and the Clerk, and the Judge, could not admit it to probate. Therefore (1) his careful plan won't happen and (2) the costs of administration and attorneys fees will be substantial. This is why a competent estate planning lawyer should prepare the estate plan documents. Elder law attorneys draft wills - you can find an elder law attorney at the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys website www.naela.org (use the zip code lookup feature to find one near you)
(originally posted May 3, 2022)

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Guardianship Horror Story

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Planning to age

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