Elder Law

Caregivers Must Be Certified to Provide Better Patient Care and Self Care, Says CertifiedCare.org – PR-USA.net

Carr, JD, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized Elder Care Specialist in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Probate, Elder Law and Holistic Health and Wellness. She has been a caregiver since she was 11 years old for both family members and … Continue reading

Seminar aims to explain changes in elder law – Sun Sentinel

Seniors, baby boomers, their families and caregivers may be interested in attending an upcoming elder-law seminar in Hollywood. The free Nov. 7 seminar will focus on changes to durable powers of attorney procedures that went into effect Oct. 1 …

Fargo Public Library to host free caregiving series – INFORUM

Johnson-Drenth, a certified elder law attorney with Vogel Law firm, will lead this session about the rights and laws for the elderly and their care, registration for this session is not required; and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15, “Online Resources for … Continue reading

Attorney Ray J. Koenig III Named Head of Clark Hill PLC Chicago – Yahoo Finance

Koenig is an adjunct professor at The John Marshall Law School. He teaches an elder law course with topics including guardianship, advance directives, discrimination actions, ethical issues in determining competence and cognitivity, elder abuse …

Analysis: Best ways to financially support aging parents – Reuters

The answer depends on your parents’ situation as well as on your resources. It’s often prudent to consult an elder law attorney to make sure your help won’t inadvertently disqualify them any government benefits, says Larry Elkin, president of …

Retirement Heist: How Companies Plunder and Profit from the Nest Eggs of American Workers – ElderLawAnswers.com

The news is full of stories about how private sector retiree pensions and health insurance plans are in financial trouble. This book explains how the companies themselves played a big role in draining these plans. withdrew money from pension …

Senior Law Day Offers Free Legal and Financial Advice – Patch

Ed note: What follows is a Patch reader-generated announcement. Legal and financial experts will give free advice on elder law topics such as changes in estate law, paying for long-term care and how aging parents can plan for aging dependents … Continue reading

Senator Addabbo Co-Sponsors Another Senior Sunset Series With Brady & Marshak: “Health Care Proxy For All” – Long Island Exchange

Addabbo, Jr., is co-sponsoring a repeat of the Senior Sunset Seminar series that begins with a health care proxy/elder law seminar at Sugar Bun Bakery, 156-22 Crossbay Boulevard, Howard Beach, with Linda Marshak, elder law attorney and partner …

Norumbega Point hosts discussion for seniors and their children – Abington Mariner

In addition to Wasserman, panelists for the event will include Stanley Meyer, an elder law attorney with Megan & O’Shea LLC in Waltham, and Joy Camp, PhD, and Natalie Zaremba, MEd, principals of C&Z Transitions, a senior move management and … Continue reading

Colorado advocates push mandatory reporting law for elder abuse – Denver Post

After years of advocating for the elderly, Charles Carter can rattle off the horror stories with ease. An 84-year-old Denver woman allegedly killed by the adult son she supported. A Greeley caregiver charged with stealing from a 101-year-old …