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Alternatives to Litigation of Nursing Home Disputes
Disputes between a nursing home operator and its resident can escalate to litigation. While the nursing home can sue the resident and some related parties, such as for collection of unpaid invoices, this article focuses on arbitration as an alternative to litigation...
Challenges for Family Caregivers
Mom and Dad are generally slowing down. Perhaps the changes associated with aging are magnified by the presence of one or more chronic health conditions. A health crisis may have occurred, or the risk of a crisis is increasing. These situations may lead to an adult...
Legal Rights of Grandparents
Many parents dream of the day they will become grandparents and can dote on their grandchildren. Many of us have fond memories of time spent with our own grandparents who would spoil us with things we did not get at home. However, sometimes reality does not live up...
Resource Spend-down for Nursing Home Care
When an individual suffers an event which requires hospitalization, a spouse is usually overwhelmed. Rehabilitation in a facility is often recommended immediately following multiple days of hospitalization. Admission to a rehabilitation facility involves signing...
The Basics of PA Guardianship Part II
This article is a continuation of last week’s discussion about the topic of guardianship. What Types of Guardians Exist? There are two types of guardians: 1) Guardian of the Person; and 2) Guardian of the Estate. A Guardian of the Person is an individual or entity...
The Basics of PA Guardianship
Prior articles in this column covered the topic of powers of attorney and why every individual should have these documents in their estate plan. Some individuals are not able to create power of attorney documents prior to becoming incapacitated. These individuals...
Power of Attorney Documents
Often we have people tell us that they don’t need a new Power of Attorney because they already had one drafted years ago. As you age and your circumstances change, it is always a good idea to have your legal documents reviewed by an Elder Law Attorney. In our office,...
Top Ten Reasons to See an Elder Law Attorney
You are thinking of moving to a retirement community Someone told you a nursing home will take everything you own. Your accountant told you that you can give away gifts of up to $15,000 each this year without consequences. You want to preserve the family home. You...
Consider Hybrid Life Insurance
Long term care insurance is optional insurance you can buy to pay for care that is not reimbursed by health insurance or Medicare. When a person is no longer able to function independently, the alternatives are to rely on family members or to spend the nest egg to pay...
Why am I in the Waiting Room – Elder Law Ethics
The following is example of how a typical client may arrive at the office of an elder law attorney: Adult child discusses estate planning with parents at a family gathering. Parents determine it is time to update their documents to reflect life changes that have...
