ELDER LAW

Predatory Elder Law and Probate Attorneys have created a cottage industry based on seizing the assets and estates of elderly, "at risk" elderly and estates from their rightful owners to pay for onerous fees.

Elder Law is a term that has been coined to encompass the body of law regarding the aging population. It is an area of law that has seen significant growth as the baby boomer generation ages

One of the biggest concerns in Elder Law is Elder Abuse. It has always been a concern for those vulnerable adults who are institutionalized in Nursing Homes or state hospitals, especially as the population in this country grows older.

The practice of elder law is an area of expertise that developed from the need of a growing population of senior citizens with specific legal issues. What can an elder law attorney do for you or a loved one?

Why a lawyer needs to know about reverse mortgages. Adding the growing reverse mortgage niche to law practice. Scenarios that indicate need for a reverse mortgage. Basics for general practice attorneys. Details for attorneys in specific concentrations.

Did you know that the cost of a nursing home in New York is now averaging approximately $100,000 annually?

Scenario: Margaret and Susan are home for the holidays visiting their elderly father. They discover that while he is still managing to take care of himself personally that his vision is beginning to fail

As we grow older and people are living longer, we need to plan for the future physical and legal needs of our elderly population.

Estate planning attorneys for the most part engage in every aspect of elder law, and one of the issues that is raising a lot of eyebrows is that of elder financial abuse.

The law changing rules for Medicaid eligibility is now five years old. What do seniors and families need to know about qualifying for nursing home coverage or the new Medicaid home care?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination against a person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment,

As estate planning professionals we are charged with the responsibility of helping people prepare for all of the possibilities that they may encounter as they age.

What information you need to know to decide how to provide care for a loved one who can no longer live on their own.

The life span stretches from birth to death, and it that time, there could be issues of abuse. The most commonly recognized stage where abuse occurs is childhood, where the young victims are displayed all over the television screens.

Includes a hypothetical case study and several landmark kinship programs across the country.

Congress is currently looking at legislation which would prevent and prosecute elder abuse and exploitation.

With all the hype about vindictive, meddling mother-in-laws, it is no wonder why young brides are afraid! The truth is that monster-in-laws are few and far between. Get on her good side now and secure a positive relationship for life.

Take time to do these 15 steps to protect yourself and the seniors you love from elder abuse identity theft.

A new trend is emerging in the area of elder law planning, the "sister" of estate planning. Americans are entering into legal agreements, sometimes referred to as caregiver agreements.

A guide for preventing elder abuse in nursing home facilities.

Finding elder care for your loved is never an easy thing to do. Anyone in this position would want to make sure that they are doing the right thing. Read along and find out what to look for and important questions to ask.

With the number of elderly adults expected to increase in the next several years, we can expect there will be a more collaborative approach to caring for the elderly from a social, medical and economic perspective.

Elder Abuse occurs when an individual age 62+ years is mistreated and/or neglected; this can include financial exploitation, neglect, physical violence, abandonment, sexual assault, violation of said person's privacy and/or basic human rights.

My mother-in-law is helpful, hardworking and generous, but boy, living with her was not easy! Moving in with her was not a choice. We had a difference in opinion from the very first day. And the tension continued to build along the way.

While there are many types of elder abuse such as physical, emotional or neglect, the type that goes unnoticed and unreported the most is perhaps financial exploitation. Financial exploitation of an elderly person comes in many forms.