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CHRISTOPHER J. BERRY, ESQ. is a VA Accredited Certified Elder Law attorney who has helped countless families plan for and navigate the long-term care legal maze with his unique and innovative legal strategies and holistic approach to elder law and estate planning. He is one of a handful of Certified Elder Law Attorneys in the nation and an Adjunct Professor of Law. He educates lawyers, financial professionals, social workers and families in need on estate planning and elder law.

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Insider Strategies to Plan for Medicaid, Veterans Benefits and Long-term Care and How to Help Your Loved One to Live With Peace and Dignity The Caregiver's Legal Guide to Caring for a Loved One with Chronic Illness was written by a Certified Elder Law Attorney to help seniors, veterans and their families navigate the long-term care legal maze. Inside you will find tips, tricks, and legal strategies to help protect the quality of life and resources for a loved one who is suffering from a chronic illness, such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's Disease, or even the frailties of aging. Aid & Attendance Veterans Benefit. You will have peace of mind to know that when your loved one needs care, he or she will have the best quality of life possible and be able to afford the best level of care.

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INTRODUCTION
The Story of Bill and Judy
Elder Law versus Estate Planning: What's the Difference?
The Elder Care Continuum
The Necessary Legal Documents for Those Suffering from Chronic Illness
Private Pay and Children's Funds
Long-Term-Care Insurance
Medicare
Veterans' Benefits
Medicaid
Hospice
Legal Strategies
Bill and Judy Revisited
CONCLUSION