Elder Law

Assisted suicide is a controversial topic, but what exactly does the law say? Although there is much debate about the morality of helping a terminally ill person end their life, the fact remains that it is illegal in most states. … Continue reading →

The group cited Sections 6 and 11 of the law, which require senior executives to file a report of a financial transaction within 30 days and the Office of Government Ethics to create a publicly accessible online database of those … Continue reading →

followed by the daughter-in-law with 23 per cent cases and 24 per cent of those abused faced it almost everyday. The nationwide report on “Elder Abuse Crime in India,” which was released on “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15)” … Continue reading →

Rolcik. With more than 25 years of experience, Karen represents families and individuals in all aspects of estate planning, and her practice also concentrates on Elder Law and legal issues for senior citizens. Don, Dan and Karen will answer legal … Continue reading →

President Barack Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation to recognize June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), marking its seventh consecutive year. On this annual event, people across the world wear purple to show their support for ending …

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius speaks on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services on elder abuse and neglect at the 1st Annual White House Symposium. NAELA fully supports the new Elder Abuse Prevention Intervention Program and looks forward to … Continue reading →

President Barack Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation to recognize June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), marking its seventh consecutive year. On this annual event, people across the world wear purple to show their support for ending …

The Elder Justice Act was passed in 2010 as part of the Affordable … About 260 people attended the conference, including law enforcement personnel, adult protective service agents, judicial representatives, attorneys, social workers and …

The Alameda County district attorney charged Seeman with one count of elder theft and 11 counts of perjury … Seeman, who was then an attorney specializing in juvenile law, decided to help the couple even though he didn’t know them … Continue reading →

Greenwood says that the prosecution of elder abuse crimes throughout the nation is sporadic at best. He points to the fact that until the last few years there has been very little emphasis or training for law enforcement and prosecutors … Continue reading →