When it comes to making important decisions on behalf of an elderly adult, guardianship and power of attorney are two options that are commonly discussed. Guardianship is a court-appointed role that grants an individual the legal right to make decisions on behalf of...
Elder law focuses on the legal rights of senior or disabled persons. The elderly are at risk of abuse by their family members or caretakers. Therefore, elder law protects them from any form of exploitation or harm, including financial, physical, verbal, or...
When your parents or grandparents are in solid health, the last thing on your mind is the possibility of elderly guardianship. Unfortunately, the truth is, as individuals get older, it is likely their health will fail and they may no longer be able to make decisions...
Good health is no guarantee for anyone in New York, young or old. Sometimes a person is so injured or ill that they are incapable of making decisions on their own behalf, for example, if they are in a coma or develop dementia. In such situations, the vulnerable adult,...
Long-term care can be very costly. Those who need to plan for this expense may find themselves trying to figure out how to pay for a loved one to receive the care they need without depleting the assets the family has worked for generations to accumulate. This may...
Ensuring appropriate medical care for a loved one in old age can be a challenge. Health insurance only covers so much. Estate planning may provide the means to ensure maintenance of needed care through Medicaid, the combined state and federal government program for...
A woman who celebrated turning 100 had this to say when asked how she felt about the achievement. "It's nothing to strive for." Not everyone feels that way, of course, but many do. And one of the certainties of the world today is that many of us are living longer....
Let's presume you are a millennial only child and your parents are in their 60s. Maybe you are not feeling concerned about their ability to take care of themselves right now, but you recognize that the day is bound to come when they won't have the capacity to make...
Those who are starting to consider long-term care needs may want to take steps to qualify for Medicaid.Three tips that can help better ensure you make the most of your hard earned assets include:Gifting. If you are building your estate with the hopes of passing on...
Undue influence is a common topic when discussing estate planning, elder law and other financial issues. However, what may not be clear is that undue influence, often defined as any persuasive act that overcomes an individual's free will, can also be considered a form...
