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allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Legal planning is one of the most overlooked \u2014 yet most critical \u2014 aspects of family caregiving.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In this episode of <em>The Care Economy,<\/em> host Maureen Feldman speaks with certified elder law attorney Terry Garrett and caregiver advocate Shirley Eileen Trapani about the essential legal documents, benefits, and financial protections every caregiver should understand.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>You\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Why medical and durable powers of attorney should be completed early<br \/>\n\u2022 The risks of adding caregivers to bank accounts<br \/>\n\u2022 How care contracts can legally compensate family caregivers<br \/>\n\u2022 Medicaid rules, gifting limitations, and financial red flags<br \/>\n\u2022 Free and low-cost legal resources for caregivers<br \/>\n\u2022 The importance of respite care and caregiver support groups<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This episode also highlights how Area Agencies on Aging, VA benefits, and nonprofit organizations can help caregivers navigate complex financial and legal challenges.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Whether you\u2019re a family caregiver, social worker, AAA professional, or healthcare provider, this episode provides actionable legal guidance to help prevent crises and protect both caregivers and loved ones.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Resources and Organizations Mentioned<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acl.gov\/ncsc\">National Caregiver Support Collaborative Goal 4<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gero.usc.edu\/centers\/cg-security\">USC Center for Advancing Caregiver Financial and Workplace Security<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/gero.usc.edu\/centers\/cg-security\/\">https:\/\/gero.usc.edu\/centers\/cg-security\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naela.org\">National Academy of Elder Law 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Attorneys directory<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Shirley Eileen Trapani \u2013 Special Projects Manager<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capcog.org\/divisions\/area-agency-on-aging\">Capital Area Agency on Aging of Texas<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of The Care Economy, host Maureen Feldman speaks with certified elder law attorney Terry Garrett and caregiver advocate Shirley Eileen Trapani about the essential legal documents, benefits, and financial protections every caregiver should understand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":397,"template":"","class_list":["post-396","podcast","type-podcast","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Understanding the Legal Landscape of Care - USC Center for Advancing Caregiver Financial and Workplace Security<\/title>\n<meta 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