Elder Law

Judge charged with elder theft remains on bench – San Francisco Gate

Paul Seeman, 57, of Berkeley entered a not-guilty plea Wednesday to one count of elder theft and 11 counts of perjury … Seeman, a graduate of UC Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law, is a Democrat who was named to … Continue reading

Personally attacking elder abuse – msnbc.com

The Grand Jury’s report this week on the spike in elder abuse struck a personal nerve. Last fall, for my clinical experience at Chapman Law, I worked in the school’s elder law clinic. I saw the impact of elder abuse … Continue reading

Governor Snyder signs senior safety bills – UpperMichigansSource.com

Governor Snyder issued a statement saying “The abuse of senior citizens and vulnerable adults is one of the fastest-growing crimes in our state, and law enforcement agencies will now have better tools to help protect potential victims from financial and … Continue reading

Local attorney to head Bar Association foundation – Daily Gazette

Cristine Cioffi, who practices in estate planning, administration and elder law, took office June 1 and will now serve as president of the foundation, which awarded $1.24 million in law-related grants in 2011 to 70 organizations statewide …

Backes & Backes, LLC – Advising People on Estate Planning – PR-USA.net

The attorneys at Backes & Backes LLC provide legal support to the people in Wills and Estate Planning, Probate Law and Estate Administration, Real Estate, Elder Law, Probate Litigation, General Equity Litigation and General Civil Litigation.

In addition to women and children, many elderly are abused – Citizen’s Voice

It is comprised of state representatives, law enforcement officials, professionals from a broad range of disciplines related to elder care, and the district attorneys’ offices of both Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Since its inception …

Elder Law New York Attorney Susan Htoo Attends New York State Womens Bar Association Meeting – Benzinga

(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 21, 2012 ) New York, NY — Susan Htoo of the Law firm Gary Levine and Susan Htoo, PC. recently attended the New York State Women’s Bar Association annual meeting where recent developments affecting Elder Law, Medicaid planning … Continue reading

Charbonneau: The right to decide how we live and die – Kamloops Daily News Online

Elder abuse is so rampant that the government of Canada launched … While it is not illegal to commit suicide, the court concluded that the assisted-suicide law discriminates against people with disabilities because they need assistance — they don …

Elder Law New York Attorney Susan Htoo Attends New York State Women’s Bar Association Meeting – Emailwire

The complexity surrounding Medicaid and estate planning as well as wills, trust and other aspects of Elder Law are constantly changing. Consequently, staying abreast of these changes to better serve their clients is an ongoing mission for the law firm … Continue reading

Protecting your Future: A will is a public document; trusts remain private – Times Herald-Record

Most of us cherish our privacy. That extends to privacy in sensitive matters like elder law estate planning. When considering estate planning, the first thing that comes to mind for many is the traditional will. I have explained frequently how … Continue reading