Elder Law

Should Washington strengthen its gun laws? – Seattle Times

We need to stop killing children with their elder’s guns. [“Another child shot: Are gun laws too lax?” page one, March 15.] It’s time for a discussion about enhancing our gun laws to prevent any future needless deaths. Three simple … Continue reading

Premack: Does life estate deed allow son to run cattle on dad’s land? – MySanAntonio

The Elder Law Attorney we saw in 2008 told us this would protect the property from estate recovery. Now I read on-line that the State of Texas will come after the property to recover Medicaid funds spent on my mom … Continue reading

Seniors group calls elder law changes ‘deterrent’ – CBC

Proposed legislation recently unveiled by the federal Conservatives that cracks down on elder abuse and on fraudsters who prey on seniors is being applauded by the president of a P.E.I. seniors’ group. The proposed Criminal Code amendments announced …

Kinsley: The dirty campaign debate – Los Angeles Times

But then, you never know. Bush the elder, with four generations of Yale in his family, was able to make an issue of his rival’s degree from Harvard Law School.

Colorado Senate panel OKs task force on elder abuse – Denver Post

State Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, said she had hoped to introduce a bill that would require certain people, such as health care providers and law enforcement, to report suspected abuse of seniors and disabled adults. Lawmakers have tried on …

SNYDER’S STOUGHTON: Crimmins cites `philosophical differences’ with selectmen – Abington Mariner

Like a lot of people, I need to be making additional income.” Crimmins is opening a new boutique law firm, with offices in Stoughton and Boston, called Ab Initio Elder Law Solutions, LLC. The Stoughton location will be at One … Continue reading

Ottawa set to introduce tougher elder abuse laws – CTV

OTTAWA — The Harper government is set to introduce tougher sentences for those convicted of elder abuse. The Canadian Press has learned that Justice Minister Rob Nicholson and seniors minister Alice Wong will announce amendments to the Criminal Code …

Harper Tories set to introduce tougher elder abuse laws – CTV

OTTAWA — The Harper government is set to introduce tougher sentences for those convicted of elder abuse. The Canadian Press has learned that Justice Minister Rob Nicholson and seniors minister Alice Wong will announce amendments to the Criminal Code …

Kinsley: Is This the Worst Presidential Campaign Ever? – Bloomberg

But you never know. After all, George Bush the Elder, with four generations of Yale in his family, was able to make an issue of his rival’s degree from Harvard Law School. (Michael Kinsley is a Bloomberg View columnist. The … Continue reading

Canada targets elder abuse – YAHOO!

The bill echoes existing laws against child abuse, but the opposition New Democratic … the government also launched television spots to raise awareness about elder abuse, depicting a woman making frustrated gestures towards an elderly man walking behind …