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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Letting a Computer Plan Your Estate: Is It Worth the Risk?: ElderLawAnswers tested three leading online will preparation and estate planning programs . . .
79-Year-Old Graduates From Law School, Begins Career in Elder Law: Alice Thomas, a former caregiver for an Alzheimer's victim, is embarking on a new career to "nibble at" some injustices . . .
How to Fight a Nursing Home Discharge: Once a resident is settled in a nursing home, being told to leave can be very traumatic. Nursing homes are required to follow certain procedures...
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