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| | August 30, 2013

Elder Abuse A Widespread And Underreported Problem

Palo Alto, CA (Law Firm Newswire) August 30, 2013 – June 15, 2013 was designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by the United Nations. The day was set aside to encourage a wider recognition of elder abuse in communities and…

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| | August 30, 2013

Power Of Attorney Is A Critical Tool For LGBT Couples

White Plains, NY (Law Firm Newswire) August 30, 2013 – Partners in a committed, unmarried heterosexual or same-sex relationship may wish to consider what would happen the event that their partner becomes incapacitated and unable to communicate their wishes. When…

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| | August 23, 2013

Prepare As Soon As Possible After Diagnosis Of Alzheimer’s Disease

White Plains, NY (Law Firm Newswire) August 23, 2013 – Though a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can distress a patient and their loved ones, elder care advocates indicate it is critical they immediately begin advance planning for financial arrangements and health…

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| | August 23, 2013

Elder Law Attorney Christopher Berry Comments on Caregiver Support

Bloomfield Hills, MI (Law Firm Newswire) August 23, 2013 – The AARP has released information to help finance caregiving support for a loved one. Some states have programs to assist family members pay for their chosen caregiver, which may be…

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| | August 21, 2013

Social Security Attorney David Magann Comments on Privacy Breach

Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) August 21, 2013 – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accidentally posted tens of thousands of Social Security numbers online, prompting identity theft concerns. The numbers released were those of individuals who donated money to several…

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| August 20, 2013

Overturn of DOMA Will Impact Taxes and Estate Planning, but Details Remain Unclear

Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) August 20, 2013 – The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated part of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), extensively impacting taxes and federal benefits. Section 3 of DOMA defines marriage, for the purpose of federal…

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