Legal Considerations for Caregivers
Interview with Mark Nale, Elder Law Attorney

Mark Nale is a Waterville Elder Law Attorney. He shares information on legal issues facing aging Mainers. This segment outlines critical documents that all adults should have in place, espically aging Mainers, such as: Last Will & Testament, Durable Power of Attorney and Medical Power of Attorney (Advance directives.)
 
Length: 3 minutes

Financial and Legal Topics for Caregivers
Source: Alzheimer's Association

 Money Matters
Identifies care costs and how to pay for them.
(28 pages)

 Legal Plans
Covers legal documents and how to find a lawyer.
(16 pages)

 Tax Credits and Deductions
Outlines caregiving tax deductions and credits.
(3 pages)

Alphabetical list:

 Legal Plans (16 pages)

 Money Matters (28 pages)

 Planning Ahead for Long-Term Care Expenses (2 pages)

 Taxes and Alzheimer's (26 pages)

Tax Credits and Deductions (3 pages)

Starting the Search for Long Term Care Insurance
By Kerry Peabody, CSA, CLTC
Long Term Care Insurance Specialist

You’ve decided to investigate long term care insurance, but where do you begin? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you start your search.

Most long term care policies have four key building blocks - the benefit amount, benefit period, elimination period, and inflation rider. Each of these affects your benefits and price.