This series highlights the eligibility rules for Maine Medicaid (MaineCare) nursing home benefits and dispels certain myths the families that work with our office often hear. Myth 5: If I Enter a Nursing Home as a Private Pay Resident, I Must Spend All of My Assets on My Medical Care and Nursing Home Bills Before…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed each year on June 15th to raise public awareness of elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011, following a request by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA). Elder abuse is any act…
Duties of a Trustee As a trustee, you have been named to manage assets, funds, or property for someone else, which makes you a fiduciary. Fiduciary means the agreement is based on trust and confidence. Your basic duties as a trustee are outlined in the Maine Uniform Trust Code, but you should also…
For years, Maine has been the oldest state in the nation. Our median age has risen to 44.9. About 21.2% of the state population is 65 or older. Elder abuse is prevalent and especially difficult to detect because these individuals often are reluctant or unable to report abuse, whether financial or physical. Elderly individuals may excuse…
Bangor, Maine, January 1, 2022 – Our law firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Kristy M. Hapworth and Michael A. Hockenbury have been named to the partnership of Rudman Winchell, effective January 1st. As partners, both Kristy and Mike will continue to provide exceptional service and advocacy for their clients and we are excited…
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84 Harlow Street
P.O. Box 1401
Bangor, Maine 04402
Tel: 207-947-4501
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P.O. Box 712
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Tel: 207-374-5833
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