The recent article at capecod.com, “5 Tips for Seniors Planning a Move: Think ‘Resizing’ Not ‘Downsizing,’” explains that elder law attorneys are sensitive to the
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Florida Congresswoman Proposes Registry for Elder Abusers
U.S. Representative Gwen Graham from Tallahassee, Florida, recently announced that she plans to introduce new legislation that would allow states to create a searchable registry
Dispelling Misconceptions and Misinformation About Medicare
Medicare home health coverage can be vital for seniors who are recently sent home from the hospital or who are suffering from a chronic condition
Laws for Guardianships Slow to Change
Abusive guardianship cases have made headlines for decades. Tales of relatives fighting over Mom to access her savings, professional guardians draining an estate through high
Miller Time in Missouri: Qualified Income Trusts Are OK to Use
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently reported in “Trusts sidestep Missouri income limit for home care” that the Missouri Department of Social Services now recognizes Qualified
New Elder Justice Task Forces to Fight Abuse by Health Care Providers
The U.S. Department of Justice has recently announced the creation of several Elder Justice Task Forces. The teams will target health care providers who commit
Empire State Looks to Pass Laws to Protect the Elderly
New York is home to the third-largest elderly population in the U.S., a population that appears increasingly vulnerable to physical and financial abuse. But New
Trusteed IRAs can be a Good Strategy When Faced with an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
The Wall Street Journal, in “Voices: Consider Trusteed IRAs for Clients With Alzheimer’s,” reports that when individuals receive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, they should start having
Why the Rush to Collect Medicaid?
Even if you are eligible, don’t rush into applying for coverage. Kiplinger’s article, “What You Need to Know About Applying for Medicaid,” discusses five scenarios
Raising a Child with Special Needs
Many times, families raising children with special needs don’t know how to begin their financial planning, says The New York Daily News in a recent
Is Your Loved One Elder-Proofed?
Huffington Post reports in “Writing an Eldercare Plan,” that elder law attorneys view being elder-proofed as having legal documents such as living wills, do not
New York Proposes Law to Preserve Elderly Victims’ Testimony
New York State Senator Patrick Gallivan recently stated that the Senate passed a bill to make it easier for victims of elder abuse to give