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  • 2022
    • June
    • May
      • 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
      • 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
      • Tips on Special Needs Estate Planning
      • 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
      • Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Disabled Family Member
      • 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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