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  • Blog, Elder Abuse, Scam Prevention

That Pop-Up Is Lying to You: Tech Support Scams and What We Learned This Month

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A person wearing fingerless gloves types on a laptop keyboard in a dimly lit environment, with their hands and part of a purple sleeve visible—capturing the tense moment as they investigate tech support scams or suspicious pop-up alerts.
  • Blog, Elder Abuse, Scam Prevention

When Connection Becomes a Con: Understanding Romance Scams

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  • Blog, Elder Abuse, Scam Prevention

Why Investment Scams Cost Older Adults the Most, and How to Recognize Them

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An older adult places a coin into a yellow piggy bank on a wooden table, with several stacks of coins beside it—a reminder for older adults to recognize scams and protect their savings from investment scams.
  • Blog, Elder Abuse, Scam Prevention

“Grandma, I’m in Trouble”: The New Wave of Impostor Scams

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An older woman with gray hair, wearing a white blouse and a smartwatch, sits at a desk and looks at a tablet. She appears focused, perhaps reading about new wave scams like the grandma scam. Large windows and papers surround her.
  • Blog, Elder Abuse, Scam Prevention

When “the Government” Calls: Spotting Social Security and IRS Scams

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An older man sitting on a sofa holds up a smartphone and raises his glasses, looking closely at the screen—perhaps reading about Social Security scams. The background shows shelves with decorative items and plants in a bright living room.
  • Events, On Demand Webinar, Resources, Supported Decision-Making

Supported Decision-Making: Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship

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  • Long-Term Care, Supported Decision-Making

Restoration: How to Get Rights Back After Guardianship

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  • Long-Term Care, Supported Decision-Making

Rep Payees and Authorized Representatives: Two Underused Tools

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Three older adults sit at a sunny window, smiling as they look at photographs or cards together—perhaps discussing memories with their Authorized Representatives or Rep Payees—enjoying a relaxed and cheerful moment indoors.
  • Long-Term Care, Supported Decision-Making

Why Guardianship Isn’t a Magic Wand: What Guardians Can and Can’t Actually Do

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Two men in a bright kitchen prepare food together, enjoying the moment. As fresh bread and leafy greens sit on the counter, their teamwork embodies the supportive bond often seen in guardianship despite guardians’ limitations.
  • Long-Term Care, Supported Decision-Making

Beyond Guardianship: 7 Tools Families Should Know About

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Four older adults are sitting together indoors, smiling and talking. One woman holds a paper cup, and a man stands behind her, smiling warmly at the group as they discuss legal tools like guardianship for Minnesota families. The atmosphere is cheerful and friendly.
  • Long-Term Care, Supported Decision-Making

What Is Supported Decision-Making? A Minnesota Family Guide

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An elderly woman smiles warmly while hugging a younger person outdoors in Minnesota, surrounded by blooming trees and green grass—a perfect moment of family connection and Supported Decision-Making.
  • Long-Term Care

Reverse Mortgages for Long-Term Care

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A small model house with a red door sits on a wooden table next to silver keys on a house-shaped keychain, symbolizing the importance of Minnesota elder law in life care planning for seniors.
  • Long-Term Care

Life Insurance Strategies to Pay for Elder Care

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An elderly person holds a tablet displaying a life insurance form while another person, possibly an elder law attorney, points at the screen to assist with the application process. A wooden cabinet is visible in the background.
  • Long-Term Care

When Should You Start Planning for Long-Term Care?

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A woman with gray hair wearing headphones lies on a bed, smiling while writing in a notebook and using a laptop, planning her future with estate planning Minnesota resources, with a bright window in the background.
  • Long-Term Care

How to Pay for Long-Term Care: Understanding Your Private Payment Options

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  • Events, On Demand Webinar, Resources

Life Care Planning: Protecting, Finding, and Paying for Care

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  • Long-Term Care

Memory Care vs Assisted Living: Understanding the Difference

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A nurse assists an elderly man using a walker, while three other seniors sit and converse in the background of a bright, communal living space—reflecting the caring environment supported by Minnesota elder law and life care planning.
  • Long-Term Care

What is a CCRC? Minnesota’s Aging-in-Place Solution

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An older man with a white beard paints on a canvas, smiling, while a woman with short blonde hair and glasses stands beside him, laughing with her hands on his shoulders. They appear happy and relaxed in their bright Twin Cities home.
  • Long-Term Care

Home Care vs Facility Care: Making the Right Choice

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An older woman with a cane and a younger woman in a medical uniform sit together on a couch, smiling and reading a red book—illustrating the caring support offered by Minnesota elder law professionals.
  • Life Care Planning, Long-Term Care

How to Choose the Right Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility

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An older couple smiles at each other while holding baskets filled with fresh fruits and vegetables at an outdoor market—a joyful moment that estate planning Minnesota can help protect for generations to come.

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