Ep 58 Elder Law Myths, Debunked

12/11/2025 13 min
Ep 58 Elder Law Myths, Debunked

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Send us a textWe lay out the biggest myths about elder law and show how a compassionate, human-centered practice can protect families from crushing care costs while giving attorneys more control and purpose. From Medicaid and VA benefits to avoiding guardianship and probate, we share practical paths to pivot and thrive.• elder law as more than simple estate planning• drafting with long-term care and incapacity in mind• Medicaid eligibility and ethical asset protection• VA benefits for veterans and surviving spouses• interpreting long-term care insurance contracts• avoiding guardianship and probate through better documents• why the work is technical but learnable with coaching• transferable skills from family law and litigation• choosing litigation or a counseling-focused practice• building a client-centered schedule with real impactGo to theelderlawcoach.com, sign up, let’s talkCheck out our new website www.TheElderLawCoach.com.

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