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Seven ways retirement will be different in 2024

Seven ways retirement will be different in 2024

From AARP — By Andy Markowitz —   How changes in Social Security, Medicare, taxes and more will affect your finances For most people, retirement finance is a delicate balance between income that’s likely less than what you made while working and expenses that may be...

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How to prepare for upcoming estate tax law changes

How to prepare for upcoming estate tax law changes

From Kiplinger — By Tracy Craig —   Unless Congress acts, on Jan. 1, 2026, the estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption amounts will be cut in half. A decrease in the exemption amount could result in significant additional transfer taxes for...

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Five ways to embrace inclusion in your estate planning

Five ways to embrace inclusion in your estate planning

You can create positive change by applying inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) principles when you plan your estate. From Kiplinger — By Allison L. Lee —   Every single person deserves to exercise agency over the decisions that affect their lives and...

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Why an Elder Law or Special Needs Law Attorney?

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What is Elder and Special Needs Law?

Elder and Special Needs Law are specialized areas of law that involve representing, counseling, and assisting seniors, people with disabilities, and their families in connection with a variety of legal issues, from estate planning to long term care issues, with a primary emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for the individuals. Typically, Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys address the client’s perspective from a holistic viewpoint by addressing legal, medical, financial, social and family issues.

Demand for Elder and Special Needs Law Is Growing

The number of older individuals in the population is projected to increase to 71.5 million in 2030, representing nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. As a result the need is growing for specialized legal advice about aging-related issues.

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“Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys are competent, caring and compassionate professionals. They focus on the overall picture of what is best for clients and their families.”
—Craig Reaves, former NAELA President

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Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

 

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