Abuse of the elderly is a growing problem as increasing numbers of people reach their senior years. Many will require placement in residential or skilled nursing facilities as they become…
Category: Elder Law
The Appointment of an Executor in the Process of Probate
In American probate law, there is an executor appointed to administer the assets of a person that has passed away. Often they are referred to as a legal personal representative…
Elder Law Attorneys Can Help Navigate Senior Issues
Elder law attorneys assist older or disabled clients with legal issues specific to their stage in life. They help navigate complicated healthcare issues, long-term care options, retirement, estate planning, and…
Getting the 411 On Nursing Home Care
In past years many folks were used to dialing the numbers 4-1-1 on their telephone to get information. Here an operator, and in more recent years an automated system, would…
When To Contact A Social Security Disability Attorney
People who are unable to work because of a physical or mental impairment can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. If accepted, the disabled individual will receive monthly…
The Reasons You Need a Last Will And Testament
Easy methods to obtain a Last Will and Testament Today, it could be mentioned that getting a Last Will and Testament for an elderly person could be a real problem…
Article 81 Guardianships in New York
Introduction to Article 81 Guardianship[1] is the court proceeding by which one person (the guardian) is appointed to make decisions for another person (the ward) regarding personal, medical, and/or financial…
(UPL) Unlicensed Practice of Law in Medicaid Planning As of 2015
While personally opposed to the recent Florida Supreme Court decision regarding the Unlicensed Practice of Law in “Medicaid Planning”, for disclosure purposes, I must admit serious biases which in part…
Codicils and Trends in Succession Law
Succession law is the area of law which governs the transmission of property rights from one holder to other persons. When we talk about the law of succession we are…