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New Year's Resolutions

January 5th, 2015

When we meet with new clients to discuss estate planning and long-term care planning, many say that they have meant to get documents drafted for years. Once the documents are finalized, those same people often express in various ways that they feel l… Read More

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The Big Book of Everything

December 19th, 2014

After we have worked with a client to create an estate or long-term care plan, we often discuss with whom copies of their advance health care directive or financial power of attorney should be shared. This might include a doctor’s office, hospi… Read More

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Financial Powers of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directives, and Asset Protection Planning

December 3rd, 2014

On November 18, Jane Skelton gave a presentation at the Twin City Baptist Church in Brewer about financial powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and asset protection planning. Jane spoke about the use and importance of these techniques,… Read More

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KeepME Home Initiative

November 24th, 2014

With the high expenses, including heating costs, other housing expenses, and medical care, it is a challenge for many Mainers to remain in their homes as they age. A three-part, bipartisan plan called “KeepME Home” is intended to assist o… Read More

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Rudman Winchell Welcomes Joy A. Trueworthy to the firm

November 17th, 2014

Rudman Winchell, Counselors at Law in Bangor, Maine is pleased to announce that attorney Joy A. Trueworthy is joining the firm. Joy will work primarily with Attorney Jane Skelton at Maine Elder Law Firm, an affiliate of Rudman Winchell located in Ban… Read More

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Walk to End Alzheimer's

September 13th, 2014

Rudman Winchell and Maine Elder Law Firm took part in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday Sept 13. This is an annual event for the attorneys and staff. Read More

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Aging in Maine Film Screening Tour Starts March 18

March 11th, 2014

This March The Camden International Film Festival introduces the Aging in Maine Screening Tour, a statewide initiative sponsored by Camden National Bank that brings documentary films to more than 10 Maine cities and towns. The tour uses the lens of m… Read More

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Skelton Law Office to Merge with Rudman Winchell

December 10th, 2013

We are proud to announce that as of January 1 we are merging with Rudman Winchell Counselors at Law. The firm will now be officially known as Maine Elder Law Firm, a practice of Rudman Winchell and we’ll maintain our current location at 33 Mildred… Read More

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Are You Caring for a Famly Member or Friend with Dementia?

March 9th, 2013

Please note that Dirigo Pines (located in Orono, Maine) is hosting a free “Maine Savvy Caregiver Program” from April 15 through May 20, as follows: This is a 12 hour/six week education training program for family and friends caring for individual… Read More

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Clarification of Medicare Standard for Skilled Care Improvement Not Required

March 8th, 2013

The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) has achieved a significant victory on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries nationwide. For decades, necessary rehabilitation services have been denied on the basis that an individual’s condition had “plateaued.�… Read More

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