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Welcome to the Inaugural Issue of Elder Law News

Fitzwater Meyer, LLP, Attorneys at Law, are pleased to announce the inaugural issue of Elder Law News, a monthly newsletter for planners, advocates and professionals working with the elderly community.

As you know, Fitzwater Meyer, LLP has been integrally involved in the evolution of Elder Law for over 20 years. We are Oregon's largest elder law firm with nine attorneys, emphasizing Incapacity Issues, Disability Planning, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Special Needs Trusts and Settlement Planning, Long Term Care and Medicaid Planning, Elder Abuse Recovery, as well as traditional Estate Planning with Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney.

Elder Law News will include updates on legal issues, as well as articles of general interest to planners, advocates and the elderly community in Oregon. We hope that both the newsletter and our website will be invaluable sources of information for you. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

What Do All These Legal Terms Really Mean?
(article by Wes Fitzwater)

What are the differences between Conservatorship, Guardianship, Powers of Attorney, Medical Directives and Revocable Living Trust? What are your responsibilities if a family member, client, patient or resident has someone designated to act in one of these roles?

Each of these is a legal tool used to deal with a person who has become legally incapacitated and cannot make decisions for themselves.
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Useful Financial, Retirement and Personal Calculators Available on the Web

The Web has spawned many miracles, and one of them is the creation of online calculators that can give consumers answers to complex questions in seconds based on their specific circumstances. More...

Don't Leave Children Unequal Shares By Mistake

Siblings do not always receive equal shares of a parent's estate. Sometimes the inequality is intentional and sometimes it is accidental. In either case, it is important to take care to avoid unintentional consequences. More...

Getting Cash From a Life Insurance Policy If You Are Terminally Ill

Unfortunately, a diagnosis of a terminal illness often comes with many expenses. If you need money to pay for your medical care or comfort, you may be able to use your life insurance policy to get some immediate cash. More...

Making the Golden Years Golden

As we age, new issues confront us -- from where to live to who can provide care to how to avoid scams. Making the Golden Years Golden addresses problems like these and offers practical advice and tips to help navigate the senior years. More...

2009 Long-Term Care Insurance Prices Rise Slightly, Range Widely

A 55-year-old individual considering a basic level of long-term care insurance protection -- a $100 daily benefit and three years of coverage -- can expect to pay $723 a year if married or $1,060 if single, according to the 2009 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index. More...