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Jackie Cara is the founder and owner of Cara Law. Based on Long Island in New York, Cara Law provides clients with highly personalized estate planning and elder law services. With over 30 years of experience, Cara Law brings clients the options and tools they need to protect themselves, their families and their assets.
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Jason Neufeld, Esq. is the founding partner of Elder Needs Law, PLLC which focuses on a variety of Florida Elder Law matters including Estate Planning, Medicaid-Planning, probate and guardianship matters. Jason is consistently recognized as a top lawyer among his peers in Super Lawyers Magazine and Florida Trends Legal Elite. Jason is an author and on the board of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys and Co-Chair of the Broward County Bar Association Elder Law Section.
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This week, attorney Christopher Hamilton, Partner at McGinty Belcher & Hamilton, stops by to tell us about the most common estate planning mistakes people make and why that matters. Estate planning involves helping people prepare for issues such as who will take care of your dependents if you die or become ill. It lets you decide in advance who can make medical and financial decisions for you if you become incapacitated. And it can determine who inherits your favorite possessions, or even your home. These decisions will be made by a court, possibly contrary to what you may want unless you have prepared the necessary documents in advance. Don't miss this show!

Many of us today are living in blended families. With blended families come all kinds of complications leading to unintended consequences. That’s why planning ahead and making time for estate planning matters. Our guest, John Boylston, is a practicing estate attorney; he explains how a Revocable Living Trust can often do more for you than a Will. The benefits are numerous, including avoiding probate for the children, planning for incapacity and taxes, and protecting assets for children. Don’t miss this show!

John shares his view on the Dos and Don’ts of Medicaid Planning. We all desire to avoid costly mistakes that could expose us to unnecessary expenses. Concerns over not having enough to pay for our care is the primary concern of retirees today. Long-term care is something that we all know we should plan for but there are always financial surprises and the costs can be more expensive than we anticipated. With proper planning, those that qualify for Medicaid can benefit from the wisdom and knowledge of John Hemmerick from Myatt and Bell, P.C.

My guest this week on Aging in the Willamette Valley was elder-law attorney Monica Pacheco, a partner at the firm of Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb & Pacheco.

Monica spoke briefly about estate planning and outlined the consequences of failing to make a plan. She also touched on some of the benefits available to veterans through various VA programs and dispelled some of the myths about qualifying for VA and Medicaid benefits. She shared with our audience how an elder-law specialist, such as herself, can help people qualify for both Medicaid and VA programs. Don’t miss this highly informative episode! #Salem

This week, Suzanne Rowe, a professional fiduciary from Summit Fiduciary Services, discusses protection in the event we can no longer speak for ourselves.

She helps us face questions that may seem daunting: Who will be your representative if you can no longer speak for yourself? Who do you trust to carry out your medical and financial wishes? What if you don’t have a relative who can do this for you? Suzanne guides us through the planning and trust that resolves those concerns. As a National Certified Guardian, Suzanne has the legal experience, combined with heart and compassion, to make sure no one takes advantage of the vulnerable. Her duty is to protect us from financial exploitation, self-neglect, and caregiver neglect, and to provide reinforcement for decisions we have made. Join us to learn more about this vital topic!

This week, elder law expert Christopher Hamilton, partner at McGinty Belcher & Hamilton, explains why the holidays are a good time for estate planning.

A well-crafted estate plan can save loved ones from having to go through costly and demanding court processes while dealing with their grief. And even when court processes can’t be avoided, a good estate plan can alleviate some of the burdens by streamlining the course of events. The holidays are a great time to put an estate plan together because when you’re gathered with loved ones, you can take a moment to share your intentions with them in person, letting them know that you have made a plan with them in mind, and reducing the concern and anxiety they would otherwise feel later. Don’t miss this show!

Greg McIntyre is VA Certified and an Elder Law Attorney based in North Carolina. He became a lawyer to fight courtroom battles which he did for years. However, after working in an environment where the focus was always on the next billable hour, he started McIntyre Elder Law practice because he was interested in being more than just a lawyer. Greg was interested in making a difference in his clients’ lives.
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This week, Attorney Joe Greenman takes us through the many forms of elder abuse and updates us on what victims and concerned family members can do to make their voices heard. Sadly, elder abuse can take many forms and can happen in many places that seniors call home. Joe is a champion of older generations and believes our elders must be honored. He generously shares his insights on how to recognize and deal with the mistreatment of those who are least able to defend themselves. Don’t miss this show!

Retired judge Carolyn Miller Parr of ToughConversations.net joins us for Part 2 of a conversation we started last week. We discuss her newest book, Loves Way: Living Peacefully with Your Family as Your Parents Age.

This week, she shares her insights on how families can get along in a healthy, loving way as Mom and Dad age. Retired judge and author, Carolyn Miller Parr is back to share her insights on how families can get along in a healthy, loving way as Mom and Dad age. Carolyn supports the idea that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Also, she explains why it is essential to include all of your adult children in your plans, your life changes and, when you need it, in your care. Then she addresses the big one: What are the four things you should say to a loved one at the end of life, and why? It’s an interview no one should miss.

Attorney Daniel J. Umlauf is a noted speaker on estate planning. Born in Texas, he attended Texas A&M University before meeting his wife in Switzerland and following her back to North Carolina. He was introduced to estate planning and elder law in law school at Wake Forest University when he wrote a grant to help small farmers in North Carolina who were losing family farms in part due to poor estate planning. He began his own firm, Salem Law, in 2010, and practices exclusively in the areas of estate planning, probate, guardianship, and elder law. Daniel serves as a Deacon at Salem Presbyterian Church, and is the Vice President and President-Elect of the Stratford Rotary Club.
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As we age, each stage has a way of presenting challenges unexpectedly; it is best to have a plan to address them. As an associate of Fitzwater Law, Anne Creasey will guide us through the legal decision-making process with knowledge, respect, and compassion. Anne takes life and breaks it down into three seasons: estate planning for newly formed families, midlife, and the special needs of legal protection as we age in the right place. Who is in your legal corner protecting you from the curve balls of life?

Kellie Lapp, Executive Director of Oregon Health Decisions, discusses why everyone should have an advance directive. Whether you are 18 or 80, documenting your medical wishes means your family won't have to make heart-wrenching decisions later.

Wes Fitzwater, of Fitzwater Law, returns for Part 2 in our series. Today we discuss the two major crisis issues faced by seniors and their families: paying for long-term care and how to spot and avoid elder abuse.

Wes Fitzwater of Fitzwater Law is our special guest in a 2-part series. Wes will be discussing legal and financial planning for seniors, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. He'll tell you how to plan for incapacity and long-term care expenses, how to spot and avoid elder abuse, and what to expect when you die.

Rebecca discusses estate planning, why you should have an estate plan and the perils of not having one. She outlines long-term care planning, including incapacity, wills, end of life care, and what happens if you don't have a plan in place when you pass away. It's great information, so listen to the show!

Have You Heard? Ginger Skinner of Skinner Law, joins us in our discussion on Guardianships & Conservatorships. WHO is looking out for your best interests? WHO can serve in these positions? WHAT do these terms mean? WHAT are the Pros and Cons? WHAT are the Duties? WHEN are these designations necessary? Ginger's advice will help us navigate this issue!

The basic ingredients of a great estate plan. Do you have a will? A revocable living trust? Advanced directive? Power of Attorney? Beneficiary forms? Do you know where to store your documents? Ginger Skinner (attorney, farm girl, salmon fisherman, and native Oregonian) tells it like it is. You should have a plan--and she can help.

Kellie Lapp, Executive Director of Oregon Health Decisions, discusses why everyone should have an Advance Directive. Whether you are 18 or 80, documenting your medical wishes now means your family won't have to make heart-wrenching decisions later.