Long-Term Care Planning Category Archives

03 Jun What Is a Medical Power of Attorney?

Posted at 14:08h in Advance Directive, Estate Planning, Living Will, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

As we age, our medical needs change. That is just a part of life. And depending on your personal medical history, you may want to plan for an event where, if you cannot communicate directly with doctors and nurses, you have someone who knows your...

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08 Oct Creating A Living Will as Part of Your Estate Plan

Posted at 13:53h in End of Life, Living Will, Long-Term Care Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Pope John Paul II said, “The future starts today, not tomorrow.” As an estate planning law firm in Mesa, Chandler, and Phoenix, Phelps LaClair has helped many families with planning their estates. We can affirm Pope John Paul II’s words: planning today for tomorrow is...

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06 Mar Protecting Elders from Nursing Home Abuse – Part 1

Posted at 15:02h in Elder Care, Long-Term Care Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

It’s a dark topic that has been hidden for many years by caretakers and nursing professionals. Thankfully, in recent years the subject has been brought out into the open. We’re talking about elder abuse. At Phelps LaClair in Phoenix, AZ, we do estate planning. And...

14 Dec Aging Successfully in the Phoenix Valley

Posted at 12:08h in Elder Care, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

When we’re young, we don’t give much thought to growing older. But by the time we reach our 50s, we’re probably coming to terms with one reality of life: eventually, we grow old. However, there are keys to aging successfully! As an estate planning firm...

26 Dec Family Members as Caretakers

Posted at 14:06h in Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life, Long-Term Care Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Family is our most intimate social connection. And in past generations, it was assumed that younger generations would take care of the older generations. But in today’s society, two-income families and a plethora of community and social activities have changed the landscape of life as...

24 Jun Long-Term Care Overview

Posted at 19:41h in Elder Care, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

When you can no longer do the everyday things that living requires, you are a candidate for long-term care. You are not alone, however. According to the Dept. of Health and Human Services, over 70% of people turning 65 can expect to need long-term care...

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01 Oct In-Home Care Options for Seniors in Mesa, AZ

Posted at 01:00h in Long-Term Care Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Over two-thirds of adults will require long-term care during their senior years. So let's talk about in-home care options for seniors in Mesa and the surrounding areas. Deciding where and how you want to receive care is all about your personal comfort. Many people prefer...

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31 Aug Long-Term Care Insurance Pros and Cons

Posted at 13:17h in Elder Law, Long-Term Care Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

In our last blog post, we discussed several important factors to consider in regard to Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI). It’s one viable choice for being ready, in the event that you or your spouse should ever need long-term care in the form of custodial care...

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13 Apr Elder Care and Nursing Home Costs in Phoenix, AZ

Posted at 10:56h in Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

In our last two blog posts, we introduced several key concepts involved with Long-Term Care. In today’s blog post we’ll finish the 3-part series by highlighting possible solutions for protecting your estate’s assets from the prohibitive costs of Long-Term Care. At Phelps LaClair in Phoenix,...

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15 Jun 3 Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Golden Years

Posted at 13:42h in Elder Care, End of Life, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

The Golden Years are those years when you’ve retired from the workforce, and you’re finally able to do what you desire: putter in the garage, plant a garden, take sightseeing trips, spend time with your grandkids, along with a host of other possibilities. During your...

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