Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse, according to an in-depth article in The New Yorker.
Important Elder Law Distinctions
December 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
1. A Will vs Living Will. Your Will passes your property to your heirs at your death. A Living Will is a document that sets forth your wishes for medical treatment when you are terminally ill. A Will names an Executor at your death and a Living Will a surrogate or agent while you are […]
Dementia or side effect? Anxiety drugs and the elderly.
September 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We work with the individuals and families in crisis. We are usually called upon when a parent, grandparent or loved one starts to fail — which may be defined by being unable to perform one or more of the activities of daily living. Our clients require intervention when they exhibit behaviors that might result in […]
Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 – Individuals
December 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Congress has extended many popular tax provisions that significantly impact individuals and businesses. Late on December 16, 2014, the Senate, following earlier action in the House of Representatives, voted 76 to 16 to pass an identical version of H.R. 5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (2014 TIPA). This legislation renews, at least for […]
Elder Law Attorneys Specialize in Helping the Elderly
December 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Many elderly persons rely entirely on their children, family members or other individuals to help them. This dependence upon caregivers or family members makes an older person more vulnerable to abuse and financial exploitation. Legal arrangements and protective actions by family may be necessary to shield loved ones from making bad decisions or from being […]
Social Security Benefits to Inch Up 1.7 Percent in 2015
November 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The nation’s elderly and disabled Social Security recipients will receive a 1.7 percent increase in payments in 2015. This is expected to raise the average monthly payment for the typical retired worker by $22. The increase is slightly higher than last year’s 1.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The same COLA will apply to pensions for […]
