Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts Archives – Maine Elder Law Firm LLC

Updated Numbers in Special Needs and Long-Term Care Planning

February 5th, 2025

As we step into 2025, we want to update you with the latest financial limits and thresholds related to elder law and special needs planning. Below are some of the most important numbers for 2025. As always, we are here to help you and your loved ones… Read More

How do you name a beneficiary on real estate?

February 15th, 2024

A transfer on death (TOD) deed is a legal document that allows a property owner to designate a specific person or entity as the beneficiary who will automatically inherit the property upon the owner’s death, without the need for probate. The de… Read More

ASSET PROTECTION PLANNING: FIVE-YEAR TRUST

March 20th, 2023

To qualify for the Maine Medicaid (MaineCare) long-term care benefit, an applicant must have less than $10,000. Certain assets, like the primary residence, do not count towards this asset limit, but those assets are not protected from estate recovery… Read More

Important Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Numbers for 2023

January 31st, 2023

Each new year means new financial limits and thresholds related to estate planning, long-term care planning, and special needs planning. Below are some of the most important numbers for 2023. As always, we are here to help you and your loved ones pla… Read More

The Five Ds: When to Call Your Elder Law Attorney

July 21st, 2022

You met with an elder law or estate planning attorney, discussed your goals, and signed documents reflecting your wishes. With a sigh of relief, you store your documents away and check that item off your to-do list. But wait! Don’t forget to mark y… Read More

What is Elder Law?

March 30th, 2022

Elder law is more about the clients we serve than the type of legal services we provide. It’s not just wills and trusts, and it isn’t just for folks we would traditionally consider “elderly.” Our planning solutions apply long before most peop… Read More

The Family Camp

July 6th, 2021

As summer kicks into high gear, many Mainers are spending more time at the family camp. Whether you call it a camp, cottage, or cabin, the place where your family comes together is special, and you might be thinking about what will happen to it in th… Read More

MAINECARE PLANNING: TOP 10 MISTAKES

June 8th, 2021

Assuming Medicare covers expenses Medicare does not pay for indefinite, long-term care like custodial care. In a facility, Medicare only pays for skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a hospital stay of at least three days. Medicare w… Read More

Breaking News: Remote Notarization and Witnessing Valid in Maine During COVID-19 Emergency

April 8th, 2020

Maine Governor Janet Mills issued an Executive Order on April 8 authorizing remote notarization and witnessing of legal documents like Last Wills and Testaments, Financial Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives. We will continue to of… Read More

Advantages of a Last Will and Testament

September 1st, 2019

There is no law that requires you to have a will to transfer your property at death. Creating a will is a personal choice. If you do not want your property to be transferred according to state law upon your death, you will need to leave your own inst… Read More

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