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Elder Laws in Vermont.

Vermont elder law sits at the intersection of federal programs (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security), Vermont's Choices for Care program for long-term-services-and-supports, and Vermont's guardianship and advance-directive statutes. Vermont has one of the oldest median populations in the United States, which drives an active elder-law practice in probate, Medicaid long-term-care planning, and guardianship matters.

Last verified: 2026-04-20

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Key Vermont Statutes

Guardianship of Adults14 V.S.A. ch. 111

Vermont's adult-guardianship framework — including procedures for appointment, powers, and oversight of guardians for incapacitated adults.

Advance Directives for Health Care18 V.S.A. ch. 231

Vermont's advance-directive framework, used for combined living wills and health-care agent appointments.

Adult Protective Services33 V.S.A. ch. 69

Vermont's Adult Protective Services statute — covering reporting and investigation of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults.

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