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Justia Legal Resources: Elder Law Center

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Aging Americans often need to address distinctive concerns in areas such as health care, estate planning, and financial management. They also sometimes face a risk of abuse due to their heightened vulnerability. Whom Should I Choose for My Health Care Agent?

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Justia Legal Resources: Elder Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

After applying statutory damages caps, the judge awarded over $10 million, which was affirmed on appeal. A scammer also may prey on an elderly person by building a friendly relationship with them before cajoling them into making the “friend” an heir or beneficiary in an estate planning instrument.

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2019 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting

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The standard attendance was up from 600 to 800 this year, but with new found collaborations from additional organizations including the California Judges Association, there were 1,300 legal professionals gathered to participate in cross-over programming designed to benefit everyone involved. . Judge Mark A. Laurence Colletti .

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Inspiring founder | Texas quorum quirks | Homelessness at crisis point | Old firm, new approach

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District Judge David O. On the Lawyerist podcast, Canadian lawyer Spencer Keys shares his experience buying a firm straight out of law school, then rejuvenating the small estate-planning practice. Erben and host Laurence Colletti discuss what “arrest” means in this context. Erben predicts how this Texas standoff will end.

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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

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While most of my billing comes from traditional hourly rates for matters, I have always used flat fees for certain client demands such as residential real estate transactions and basic estate planning. ANSWER: While most lawyers and clients are accustomed to the traditional billable hour, other pricing options do exist.

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Building a Better Law Practice: 7 Reasons to Specialize

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While it may not be cost-effective for an attorney to simply draft a basic will or contract, that attorney becomes a trusted advisor when reviewing an estate plan or a real estate transaction, giving clients confidence that a particular contract or transaction is in their best interest. . Practicing Law on Internet Time.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

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Below are summaries of the semifinalists, who have been selected by a panel of judges from all applications submitted. Bequest Elevator Pitch: Bequest is the first platform for actionable estate planning for digital assets. We solve all of this with easy and compliant digital asset flows for estate planning attorneys.

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