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As an Elder Law firm we see these cases often. Whether malpractice, abuse or neglect it is simply unjustified to happen to an innocent...

There are many do-it-yourself power of attorney forms available; however, it is a good idea to have an attorney draft the form for you.

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In two separate cases, a Maryland appeals court rules that a nursing home does not have to pay attorney’s fees to an attorney appointed...

Good info via HelpGuide.org Although death is an inevitable part of life, many of us are reluctant to face the fact that we’re not going...

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Bed sores are often a sign of neglect and sometimes a sign of abuse. The first thing you should do is speak to a nurse on duty and begin...

Many public programs are available to seniors in need.  The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) provides a guide to benefits...

Being the executor of an estate is not a task to take lightly. An executor is the person responsible for managing the administration of a...

From New York City Patch: https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/new-york-citys-safest-most-dangerous-hospitals-rankings By Brendan...

New Obama-era rules designed to give nursing home residents more control of their care are gradually going into effect. The rules give...

Below are 19 Free Services that can come in handy. Via AgingCare.com BY TONY ROVERE Most seniors these days are living on limited incomes...

There are many advantages. Both financial and practical. On the financial side, New York State allows an individual applying for Medicaid...

The Medicaid exception refers to a transfer to a special needs trust (also called supplemental needs trust). Even after moving to a nursing

Via Tina Orem, Nerdwallet They say that with age comes wisdom. But with age also come a few tax perks. Once your birthday cake has 50...

Emotions can run high at the death of a family member. If a family member is unhappy with the amount they received (or didn’t receive)...

Below, in chronological order, is ElderLawAnswers’ annual roundup of the top 10 elder law decisions for the year just ended, as measured...