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Four ways inflation can change your estate planning
From GoBankingRates.com — By Chris Ozarowski — Inflation can add new challenges to estate planning. It can increase asset values, legal fees and everyday living costs. That means you may need to revise your estate plan, or set one up sooner than you expected, to...
How long do you need to keep tax records?
Depending on the document, it could be 3, 6 or 7 years — or longer From AARP — By Cameron Huddleston — After you file your tax return, you may be wondering how long you need to hold on to your tax records. You might be tempted to shred everything and toss the debris...
Search requirement for Ohio parents caring for disabled children updated
From the Dayton Daily News — By Sydney Dawes — Ohio parents who are paid by the state to be caretakers for their disabled loved ones with disabilities must search for a replacement caretaker once a year before they can continue to be paid caregivers, according to an...
Why an Elder Law or Special Needs Law Attorney?
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.
Learn more about Ohio NAELA
Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys