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    • 2023
      • April
        • SNS Testing 4
        • SNS Testing 2
        • SNS Testing 3
        • SNS Testing 1
      • March
        • Special Needs Trusts: The Basics
      • February
        • Avoiding Inheritance Mistakes
        • Providing Support for Adults with Disabilities
      • January
        • Social Security Benefits in 2023
        • Powers of Attorney: An Overview
        • Understanding Disabilities Amongst Adults
        • Reduce Probate with Estate Planning
        • The Transition from Childhood to Adulthood for Children with Special Needs
    • 2022
      • December
        • Fraud Against the Elderly
        • Special Needs Trustee Selection
        • Reasons for Rejection of SSI and SSDI Claims
        • Special Needs Planning: Ten Tips to Keep in Mind
      • November
        • Living Will Facts You Need to Know
        • Incorporating a Special Needs Child into an IRA or Retirement Plan
        • Probate: What You Need to Know
        • Special Needs Trusts
      • October
        • The Problems With Making Your Own Will
        • Benefit Protection Does Not Require Disinheriting Your Special Needs Child
        • Planning for Your Estate and Tax Reform
        • Special Needs Trusts and Taxes
        • What Should be the Inheritance for Each Child?
      • September
        • Overview of the Contents of a Will
        • New Investing Opportunities with ABLE Accounts
        • Taking Care of the Elderly and the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
        • The Estate Planning Process for Individuals with Special Needs
      • August
        • Providing Financial Oversight for a Loved One
        • What You Need to Know About Special Needs Guardianships – Part 2
        • Summary of a Trustee's Role
        • What You Need to Know About Special Needs Guardianships – Part 1
        • Managing a Family Member’s Estate if They Die Without a Will
      • July
        • Planning for Your Estate When You Have a Special Needs Child
        • Special Needs Planning: What You Need To Know
        • Here Are Five Ways People Make Mistakes in Their Estate Plans
      • June
        • Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Disabled Family Member
        • Don’t Make These Mistakes With Beneficiaries
        • Children with Special Needs: Money Management for Life
        • What Every Senior Should Know About Estate Planning
      • May
        • Planning an Estate for Blended Families
        • IoMT: Things Connected to the Internet of Medical Things
        • As Part of Your Memories, Your Possessions Play a Major Role
        • Providing Income to Heirs Through Charitable Trusts
        • The Health Care Industry’s Push Into Your Privacy
      • April
        • Inoculated Against COVID-19 Successfully? What’s Next?
        • The Sandwich Generation Is on the Rise, Here’s How to Plan Ahead
        • Planning the Estate of a Surviving Spouse
        • Identifying Elderly Who Are Being Exploited
      • March
        • Insurance for Long-Term Care Is on the Verge of Collapse
        • The Importance of Crucial Conversations in Advance Directives
        • Ten Organizations That Provide Assistance to Seniors Who Live Independently
        • Get Your Estate Plan Done This Year!
      • February
        • Here Are Five Facts You Should Know About Dementia Caregiving
        • Giving Property to Children in a Will
        • The Silver Lining in a Pandemic
        • Have You Updated Your Financial Information?
      • January
        • Tips for Entrepreneurs on Estate Planning
        • Understanding the Duties of Guardianship
        • The Benefits of the Hybrid Policies for Long-Term Care
        • This Is How Seniors Have Been Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
        • The Effects of the Build Back Better Act on Estate Planning
    • 2021
      • December
        • Estate Planning for the LGBTQIA+ Community
        • Your Health Care Power of Attorney State Your Final Health Care Decisions
        • How Does COLA Affect Social Security Benefits?
        • A Guide for Understanding Advance Directives
      • November
        • The Importance of Life Insurance in Your Estate Planning
        • Dementia Patients Assisted by Technological Advances
        • Did You Know Powers of Attorney Age With Time?
        • Nursing Home Residents Receive More Protection Through New State Laws
        • How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help You With Special Needs Estate Planning
      • October
        • Review Your Estate Plan Annually to Make Sure It Is Up-to-Date
        • The Silver Alert Program and How It Works
        • The Potential Outcomes of Disinheriting a Child
      • September
        • If the Beneficiary Has Passed On, Who Ends up With the Inheritance?
        • Consider These 6 Factors Before Moving Your Parents to an Assisted Living Facility
        • A Guide to Understanding Special Needs Trusts
        • The Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act Provides Much Needed Protection for the Elderly
      • August
        • How a Pandemic Affected Senior Loneliness
        • Trusts for Your Furry Friends
        • Issues with Sleep as we Age
        • Do You Have a Letter of Intent?
        • How to Plan for Our Family Members in Need
      • July
        • Reasons You Should Have A Will
        • What is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust?
        • How Durable is Your Power of Attorney?
      • June
        • Estate Planning for Blended Families
        • Roadblocks to Receiving Inheritance
        • Medicaid’s Restrictions on Gift Giving
        • Wills and What They Cover
      • May
        • Falling: The Epidemic of Immobility
        • Dementia May Cause Poor Financial Decisions
        • What to Do If You’re Appointed Trustee
        • What’s Happening to the Aging Middle Class?
        • Does Stimulus Money Affect Medicaid Eligibility
      • April
        • What is a Will Contest?
        • Beware of Undue Influence
        • How your Estate Plan is Affected by a Pandemic
        • Why a Will is so Important
      • March
        • Estate Planning Can Help Make Sure Your Wishes are Carried Out
        • Shingles Can Lead to Other Health Issues Such as a Stroke and Heart Attack
        • The Baby Boomer Retirement Crisis
        • Aging Well and Saving Money
        • Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March
      • February
        • New Insights on Parkinson’s disease
        • Continuing Care at Home Increasing In Popularity
        • Fresh Scam Opportunities due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
        • The Biden Administration and Seniors
      • January
        • Alzheimer’s patients and Views on Facility Living
        • Social Security Disability Insurance at Risk for Over Half a Million Americans
        • Purchasing Special Needs Housing
        • Myths About Long Term Care
    • 2020
      • December
        • How to have a Conversation about Estate Planning and Finances with Aging Parents
        • What a Power of Attorney Looks Like for Adult Children
        • Silver Linings in the Middle of a Pandemic
        • Talk with your Parents’ and Know their Aging Strategies before a Medical Crisis Hit
      • November
        • End of the Year Review and Looking Forward for Your Business
        • The Importance of a Letter of instruction in Your Estate Plan
        • Reduce Seniors Risk of Falling with These Ten Tips
        • The Importance of a Special Needs Trust in Your Estate Plan
        • Understanding the Duties of a “Fiduciary”
      • October
        • Ten Myths Debunked About Risks for Alzheimer's Disease
        • How to Plan Ahead for Inheritances and Medicaid
        • How to Handle a Business Dispute in Arizona
        • What is the Differences Between Wills and Trusts?
      • September
        • Who Does a Probate Attorney Represent?
        • Understanding the Growing Changes of Telemedicine
        • What You Should Know About Life Insurance
        • Gains in Alzheimer’s and ALS Research Can Help Our Aging Population
      • August
        • How to Protect Your Child’s Inheritance
        • The Most Difficult Decision: Who Draws the Line?
        • Understanding Elderly Parent Care
        • Understanding the Current Long-term Care System
        • Americans are Faced with New Social Security Risks
      • July
        • Do You and Your Loved One Need Caregiving?
        • How to Avoid Common Online Scams
        • The Purpose of a Personal Property Memorandum
        • Understanding Why a Living Will is Important
      • June
        • Understanding Senior Living Trends in 2020 for Your Loved Ones
        • Recent Changes of Telehealth Services Becoming Covered by Medicare
        • The Facts About Estate Planning
        • The Problems that Arise with Social Security Administration and E-signature
        • What to Consider When Choosing Your Power of Attorney
      • May
        • Planning for Your Health Care Power of Attorney During the Pandemic
        • Seniors are Commonly Affected by Data Breaches
        • Voice First Technology is Keeping Seniors Connected
        • The Affect of COVID-19 on Social Security Funding
      • March
        • Promising Drug Therapy for Alzheimer’s Prevention
      • February
        • Family Values as Part of an Inheritance
        • Social Security Disability Income: Understand the Benefits and Qualifications
        • Planning for the Blended Family
      • January
        • IRS Rules Regarding the Gift Tax
        • The Challenges of Caring for an Ill Spouse
        • Before Turning 65 Understand These Health and Financial Considerations
    • 2019
      • December
        • Understand the Link Between Diet, Exercise, and Alzheimer’s
        • Beware of Genetic Testing Scams
        • Learn Why Estate Planning is Important
        • What You Should Know Before Signing a Nursing Home Contract
        • Autism on the Rise in America
      • November
        • Lifestyle Habits that Can Help You Live Longer
        • The Significant Health Challenge of a Dementia Diagnosis
      • October
        • Seniors Often Face Difficulties When Adopting New Technologies
        • Alleviate Stress With a Bill Paying Service for Seniors
        • How a Living Trust Can Help
      • August
        • Future Care After a Dementia Diagnosis
        • Medicare and Social Security at Risk
        • Identifying and Avoiding Online Scams
      • July
        • Hearing Loss and Your Health
        • Changes Being Realized in Memory Care
        • How Virtual Care Benefits Aging Seniors
      • June
        • Simple Strategies to Save Money While Aging Well
        • Options for Respite Care for Caregivers
        • The Challenges Seniors Face in Solo Aging
        • Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home
      • May
        • Create an Estate Plan to Safeguard Your Wishes
      • March
        • Attorney Caleb S. Lihn addressed the future concerns of an aging population in a feature article by AZ Business Magazine
    • 2018
      • December
        • Attorney Caleb Lihn Recognized as AZ Business Leader in Elder Law
      • May
        • Check the Pulse of Your Estate Plan
      • February
        • Estate Planning: Financial Gifts for Grandchildren
        • How to Do Your Own Estate Planning
      • January
        • Can I Include Pets in My Will?
    • 2017
      • December
        • Do College Students Need Estate Plans?
        • Life Insurance & Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
      • November
        • When Should I Start My Estate Planning?
        • Including Digital Assets in Your Estate
      • October
        • Long-Term Care Insurance | Phoenix Elder Law Attorneys
      • August
        • Why Young Parents Should Create Estate Plans
        • What is Elder Law? Reviewing Legislation Geared for the Elderly
      • July
        • Essential Documents for Senior Citizens
        • Estate Planning Documents: What to Update After Divorce
      • June
        • Do I Need a Will If I Have a Trust?
        • What Happens if I Don't Leave a Will?
        • Getting Started on End of Life Planning
      • May
        • Why Do People Avoid the Probate Process?
      • April
        • How to Choose an Executor for Your Estate
        • How Do I Protect My Assets from Creditors?
        • Where Should I Store My Will?
      • March
        • Tips to Choose a Guardian for Your Minor Children
        • Seven Common Last Will Mistakes
        • What Not to Include in a Will
      • February
        • Signs Your Family May Fight Over Your Estate
        • Minimizing Estate & Family Disputes
        • When Should I Update My Estate Plan?
        • Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan
      • January
        • How Estate Planning Can Avoid Family Feuds
        • Can I Put My House in a Living Trust if There's a Mortgage?
    • 2016
      • November
        • Planning For Your Care
        • Understanding Types of Trusts
      • August
        • Caring for Your Aging Parent
        • Multigenerational Homes Are Trending in the US
      • July
        • Taylor & Lihn, PLLC Partner Caleb Lihn
      • February
        • Contesting a Will in Arizona
        • Who Is Responsible for Handling Probate?
    • 2015
      • October
        • The Laws of Intestate Succession in Arizona
      • September
        • Caleb Lihn and MoniQue Simpson Appointed Judges Pro Tempore by Maricopa County Superior Court
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