Elder Law Blog

Family's lottery win leads to lawsuit

Monday, May 7, 2012 by Simon W. Johnson

Family's lottery win leads to lawsuit

from Chicago Tribune

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-mct-familys-lottery-win-leads-to-lawsuit-20120504, 0,731277.story

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Topic: Elder Law

May is National Elder Law Month

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 by Annemarie Schreiber

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), a professional association of attorneys dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to older Americans and individuals with special needs, established May as Elder Law Month as a way to educate seniors and their families about their legal options in dealing with elder abuse and fraud, long-term and health care planning, Medicaid, Medicare, estate planning, and other important issues.... Read More

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Topic: Elder Law

Homecare.com - An Online Resource for Helping an Aging Relative

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 by Annemarie Schreiber

With more and more people being thrust into caring for an aging relative and being ill equipped to do so, it is oftentimes comforting to know that there is a resource out there to help navigate through the maze that caring for an aging relative often presents.... Read More

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Topic: Elder Law

Love is in the air!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Kimmer W. Callahan

When a spouse says "I do", they are saying "I will be responsible for your medical care costs." The Idaho Medicaid system is not bound by the terms of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. For more information, contact: Callahan & Associates, Chtd. info@IdahoEstateLaw.com www.IdahoEstateLaw.com (208) 664-9228... Read More

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Topic: Elder Law

Injury Lawyers Protect the Criminally Abused Elderly Victim

Monday, December 12, 2011 by Michael P. Ehline

The elderly are often so vulnerable that they are afraid to speak up. When abuse is found, criminal charges are certain to follow. However personal responsibility to each patient should occur and an injury lawyer can bring justice to the wronged elderly victim. If you or your loved one has suffered any of the criminal wrongs that occur in elderly home abuse, personal retribution is due to the victim and an injury lawyer near San Francisco,... Read More

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Topic: Elder Law

12 Tips for Caregivers

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Brian J. Plachta

Whether you are the caregiver or are being cared for, family caregiving can and should be a positive, compassionate and fruitful experience for you, your family and your loved ones. Reaching that goal takes focus, attention and planning to surround you with a circle of care.... Read More

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Topic: Elder Law

California settles lawsuit over adult day care program

Friday, November 18, 2011 by Simon W. Johnson

California settles lawsuit over adult day care program

from fresnobee.com

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Topic: Elder Law

Advance Medical Directive

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 by Diana L. Anderson

I am in the middle of completing research for an article I hope to have published that compares the laws about advance medical directives in each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. I was amazed how differently each state approaches advance medical directives. One difference that stood out is the way in which the document is made legal. Some states require only one witness, some require two witnesses, or two witnesses and a notary, or a notary instead of two... Read More

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Topic: Elder Law

Urgent - Medi-Cal Power of Attorney Required

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Alice A. Salvo

Very important! When this situation arises - there is a possibility you or a family member is going to a nursing home, also known as a skilled nursing facility, make sure to get a Medi-Cal Power of Attorney, and have it drafted by an elder law attorney before it is actually needed! ... Read More

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Topic: Elder Law

Scamming the Elderly

Thursday, October 20, 2011 by Annemarie Schreiber

Although I enjoy participating in any seminar that’s topic focuses on elder law, this particular seminar I find to be truly beneficial because we can all learn something from it and, hopefully, such education will protect us from becoming a victim. ... Read More

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Topic: Elder Law

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