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Evan Farr Wrote the Book Have You Read it? Get Your Free Copy Now... "This book is a must-read for anyone who is serious about protecting their assets from the nightmares of probate,
lawsuits and nursing home expenses. The book is easy to read, clear and concise. The examples in the book are real and
very informative; they illustrate the dire consequences that families face when their loved ones do not plan in advance.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is concerned about protecting
their life's savings from catastrophic nursing home costs. As a fellow elder law attorney, I can vouch for the fact
that Mr. Evan Farr is truly a pioneer in this field." Nursing Home Expenses Using a Specialized

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 Evan Farr Wrote the Book on How to Protect Your Assets From Lawsuits and Catastrophic
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  • 100% of retirees hope to take their last breath at home.
  • Only 30% do; the other 70% wind up needing long-term care in a facility.
  • Most retirement planning assumes that you will live a full and active life until you die in your sleep.
  • But for most people, life won’t go that way. Health problems will often make retirement a long, slow, downward skid toward an undignified end.
  • Most retirement plans don’t address this. That’s why so many people wind up broke, either becoming a burden or being forced into institutional care.
  • Good retirement planning addresses this potentially catastrophic issue that so many people don’t want to talk about.
  • If you want to do real retirement planning, you’ve come to the right place.
 Are you Prepared for Incapacity? Are you Prepared for Incapacity? What would happen if you suddenly became
incapacitated and were unable to make decisions for
yourself? We can help you prepare in advance to ensure
your wishes are met, and your loved ones aren’t faced
with any additional grief or stress. Learn More Are your Estate Planning Are your Estate Planning
Documents Up-To-Date? The cost of a review is minimal; but the cost to your family
if you neglect your plan could be disastrous. Our Lifetime
Protection Plan® ensures that your documents are
properly reviewed and updated as needed, so that they
will have the proper effect under the law. Learn More Want to Learn from an Expert? Want to Learn from an Expert? Sign up for one of our monthly Webinars to learn from Evan Farr how to protect your assets from the expenses of probate and long-term care, and more, including details about Living Trust Plus® Asset Protection Trust. Reserve your spot today! Learn More Will your Special Needs Child Will your Special Needs Child be Taken
Care of if Something Happens to You? Parents of those with special needs are tasked with
planning for their children throughout their lifetime,
as many of them will outlive their parents but might not
be able to support themselves and live independently.
We specialize in Special Needs and can discuss the
best options for your family. Learn More Books by EVAN FARR Books by Learn More

A Screening Tool Exists that Accurately Predicts End-of-Life

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Q. I read somewhere that there is a screening tool that was developed to more accurately predict someone’s risk of dying based on different factors. Do you know more about this or other screening tools that are out there and how they work? Is this … [Continue reading]

Misinformation about Medicaid in Popular Media and Journalists Getting Legal Information from Non-Lawyers

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Medicaid turns 59 in July 2024! In the summer of 1965, President Johnson addressed a joint session of Congress asking that we honor a basic commitment to our seniors. He asked that the later years of their lives not be filled with “despondency and … [Continue reading]

Prescribing Art: Can Art Be Used to Treat Conditions Affecting Seniors?

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Two years ago, I wrote a three-part series that shared the wisdom of Katya De Luisa, a dementia educator and author of “Journey through the Infinite Mind–the Science and Spirituality of Dementia.” Besides being a dementia educator, caregiver coach, … [Continue reading]

Are You a Super-Ager?

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Are you someone in your 80s or older whose memory recall seems to be as good or even better than people decades younger than you? If you are, you're in a relatively rare category of people known as “super-agers” — people who can easily recall things … [Continue reading]

Top 10 Things Your Children Want You to Leave Them and the Top 10 Things They Don’t Want

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When considering what to leave your children or grandchildren, many of you hope to pass on love, wisdom, financial abundance, and maybe a few precious family heirlooms. However, despite your best intentions, while there are some things your children … [Continue reading]

Comparing a Certified Medicaid Planner with a Certified Elder Law Attorney

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Q. My sister-in-law and my husband have recently been discussing Medicaid Planning for my husband’s mother, who is in an early stage of dementia. You and your law firm represented my parents several years ago when we needed to protect their assets … [Continue reading]

Can Alzheimer’s Symptoms Be Reversed? Sanjay Gupta Explains in Newest Documentary

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Dear Angel, I recently read about “The Last Alzheimer’s Patient,” starring Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The documentary describes Alzheimer’s patient Cici Zerbe, who claims that her early Alzheimer’s symptoms have been reversed. This was after she … [Continue reading]

What Are the Top Eight Questions to Ask a Medicaid Asset Protection Attorney?

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May is National Elder Law Month! Elder Law Attorneys across the country, including those at the Farr Law Firm, are taking the opportunity to educate seniors about their legal options in the communities we serve. Now is the perfect time to talk about … [Continue reading]

Does the VA Prioritize Mental Health Care?

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Supporting and appreciating our nation’s Veterans is vital. This month, in addition to being Military Appreciation Month, is also Mental Health Awareness Month, and today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day (their biggest supporters of all)! These … [Continue reading]

Is Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?  

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Years of research has found that the most common gene linked to Alzheimer's disease is a risk gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE). Recent research built upon what was already known about APOE, finding that people with two copies of the gene variant … [Continue reading]

Comparing Financial Powers of Attorney: Badly Drafted DIY vs. Well-Drafted Documents

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Q. My husband is a handy DIYer, and it has saved us lots money, in many instances. Now, he is insisting on doing our Estate Planning documents, including our Wills and our Financial Powers of Attorney, on his own. I am glad he wants to take the … [Continue reading]

How Can a Power of Attorney Protect You from Exploitation?

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Dear Angel, I was recently listening to a true crime podcast and heard an alarming episode. A woman, Caroline, created a power of attorney for an older man, Charles, and moved into his California home. Charles died shortly after, although … [Continue reading]

New Federal Rule Sets Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes — the Biggest Reform in Nursing Home Policy in Decades

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A federal mandate that sets minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes was finalized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) last week. Three final rules were issued to “fulfill President Biden’s commitment to support family … [Continue reading]

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