Elder Law

Elder law seminar set in Keyser Monday – Mineral Daily News-Tribune

KEYSER – Do you have someone in a nursing home or going into a nursing home? Have you made plans to protect your assets through an estate plan? If your answer is “yes” to the first question, but “no” to … Continue reading

New law will help protect Maryland seniors from bank fraud – Maryland Community Newspapers Online

The bill, which is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Martin O’Malley (D … of behavior or unusual circumstances or transactions,” that indicate an elder adult may be the victim of financial abuse. The bill also requires banks … Continue reading

Box Elder mayor seeks recount in narrow loss – Rapid City Journal

Box Elder Mayor Al Dial wants to know for certain that his seven … Dial lost to Councilman William Griffiths by 7 votes, less than 2 percent of the total votes cast. Under state law, a margin of less than … Continue reading

Spring Aging and Wellness Expo this Thursday – Prior Lake American

The Expo will include health screenings, caregiver resources, giveaways, exhibits, door prizes, refreshments, and an expert panel discussing funeral planning, legal/elder law, Medicare and VA benefits. This free event will take place at …

Did governor stack ‘stand your ground’ panel of favor of the law? – Palm Beach Post (blog)

Scott appointed to evaluate the law in the wake of the Trayvon Martin killing … Scott doesn’t want to end up like The elder Bush did when he ran his second time. This isn’t about having any religious thinking or … Continue reading

AgeWell West Roxbury provides friendship, help to elders – Boston Globe

The AgeWell Cafe, which has become a signature program, offers a series of themed lunches, at which speakers discuss issues such as elder law, vision and hearing assessments. “The notion of having a meal with a speaker is proving to … Continue reading

SD mayor who lost election wants recount – RealClearPolitics

Box Elder Mayor Al Dial is asking for a recount of the April … or less than 2 percent of the total votes cast. Under state law, a margin of less than 2 percent gives the loser the right to … Continue reading

South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney Applauds Medicare Initiative Against Misuse of Antipsychotic Drugs – YAHOO!

Columbia lawyer Bert Louthian of the Louthian Law Firm, P.A., says prescribing powerful medications to control dementia patients is elder abuse that must end. South Carolina nursing home abuse and neglect attorney Bert Louthian today hailed a Centers for …

Next Kane public guardian pledges less interference – Chicago Sun-Times

In fact, Law said it was after reading the series of articles in The Beacon-News in July of 2010 that she saw the need for an attorney, specializing in elder law, to take over the job. And so she applied. … Continue reading

Box Elder mayor requesting recount in close election – Rapid City Journal

BOX ELDER — Box Elder Mayor Al Dial is asking for a recount of … William Griffiths by 7 votes — less than 2 percent of the total votes cast. Under state law, a margin of less than 2 percent … Continue reading