Category: Elder Law
Conversations between family generations can be helpful in determining needs. Younger family members often end up helping their elderly loved ones, who may face the problems of aging. However, if the younger people do not know what to do and what the elderly person wants done, then the best help is difficult to provide. If […]
Most states are not doing enough to fight crimes against the increasing elderly population. A few states have state level investigative units dedicated to fighting elder financial abuse. However, that may not be enough, according to the Brookings Register in “S.D. a national leader in battling elder fraud.” Criminals target the elderly more and more every […]
Many elderly retirees have forgotten about retirement accounts that accumulated in their younger years. There are many Americans who have a retirement account through an old employer, but they have forgotten about them. It is important to remember that when you leave a job that had a 401(k) plan or other retirement plan, you are […]
You have been making plans your entire life and it is likely there are a few more during retirement. Americans have generally been making plans their entire lives and those in retirement need to make plans, even though those plans are some of the least comfortable plans for people at any age to make. They […]
Attorney Michael J. Amoruso was honored with the Section Award for his efforts in furtherance of the rights of the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities at the opening session of the New York State Bar Association Elder Law & Special Needs Section 2018 Annual Meeting in NYC. As he accepted the award, Michael urged his fellow […]
The choice of a nursing home is crucial and how is one assured of high quality care? Recently, some researchers looked at the quality of care that traditional Medicare enrollees receive versus Medicare Advantage enrollees, according to ElderLawAnswers in “Are Medicare Advantage Plans Steering Enrollees to Lower-Quality Nursing Homes?“. It turns out that Medicare Advantage […]
Staying out of a facility in the senior years needs careful consideration. More people can live at home rather than a facility for longer than ever before. However, seniors need to make the appropriate plans, according to a doctor in a recent article in The Roanoke Times “Staying at home as we age.” Before deciding to […]
Pennsylvania considers barring felons from obtaining guardianship of an elderly person. Many states have guardianship laws that sometimes prove to be ineffective in protecting the elderly from abuse. Therefore, state legislatures are looking closely at guardianship laws, according to the Reading Eagle in “Bill would require background checks for guardianship.” One issue that has caused controversy […]
Even if you don’t live close to elderly parents you can be of help. In our everchanging society, it is quite possible that children will move far away from their parents. However, that does not mean children who do not live close cannot be of service in caring for their parents, according to the Flagstaff […]
You have Social Security and Medicare but what’s next? It might be tempting to stop planning after retirement. However, there is still some planning left to do, according to the Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog in “Post-Retirement Planning: A Checklist for Seniors.” Retirees need to plan for emergencies and the possibility of no longer […]
