elder law basics
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This presentation talks about the basics of elder law and why does it matter to every responsible adult, not just the elderly.TRANSCRIPT
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ELDER LAW BASICSWhat Is Elder Law and Why Does It
Matter?
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A BROAD COLLECTION
OF ISSUES
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What Is Elder Law?
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The term “ELDER LAW” doesn’t refer to a single legal topic, but
instead is a categorical term that includes many topics related to
one another
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These topics are those that elderly people most commonly encounter as they get older, though some of them also apply to younger people
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ELDER LAW SPECIALISTS
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What Is an Elder Law Attorney?
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AN ELDER LAW ATTORNEY is someone who specializes in
dealing with the problems elderly people most commonly confront
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Because elder law is such a broad topic, some attorneys are experts in certain areas of elder law, while
others specialize in completely different topics
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NOT-SUITABLE FOR EVERY SITUATION
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Discussing Your Needs
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It’s important to realize that you don’t need an elder law lawyer if you are simply an elderly person
who has a legal issue
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For example, if you are charged with a traffic offense, you need to
speak to a criminal defense attorney, not an elder law attorney
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ELDER LAW TOPICS
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Estate Planning
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Preparing Your Estate
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After you die you will leave behind property and other interests
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THE ESTATE PLANNING PROCESS
is dedicated to determining what will happen to that property after
you die
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Choosing inheritances, avoiding estate taxes, and other similar
issues are all included under the broad category of estate planning
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Probate
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Legal Procedures
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Closely related to estate planning
is the PROBATE PROCESS
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Colorado, as well as every other state, has a specific set of rules that apply when someone dies
leaving behind property
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Understanding probate and taking steps to avoid it whenever
possible is a common goal for many elderly people
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Advance Planning
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Nursing Homes and Incapacity
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We lose many of our abilities as we age, and planning for the time when you might need to transition
into her nursing home or need someone else to make medical
decisions for you is a key part of elder law
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CHOICES AND PLANS
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Individually Tailored Advice
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Though elderly people face many of the same issues, NO TWO
SITUATIONS ARE IDENTICAL
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Being prepared to confront the potential problems that could face you as you age is what elder law
attorneys help you do
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ELDER LAW IN
COLORADO
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www.coloradoestateplan.com719-520-1474