Having someone that can act for you when you are unable to is the whole reason for drawing up a power of attorney. Are you in danger of having your representative not be allowed to speak on your behalf with some agencies? Banks, investment houses and other agencies may not accept your representative due to [...]
Having a person appointed as your power of attorney is a necessary step to ensure that your wishes are followed if you are incapacitated or unable to speak for yourself. However, due to liability lawsuits there are certain banks, investment houses and other entities that might not accept your power of attorney. Why Would they [...]
The idea of retirement appeals to all of us. Having time to do what you want, when you want an not having to worry about answering to a job or other commitments is a wonderful prospect. Choosing to retire early can have consequences that you are not thinking about. The Effect on your Spouse If [...]
The chance of something serious and health related occurring as we age increases. If you have are a senior or have a loved one who is elderly and living alone, you may want to make sure they are prepared for a medical emergency. The importance of these preparations only increases if they are living alone. [...]
Having long term care insurance seems like a great idea. The issue is these policies can be very complicated when it comes to understanding just what they will cover. Many seniors who have long term care insurance aren’t aware of the complexities of how and when their benefits work. Here are some things to keep [...]
If you are one of America’s seniors the term elder law may come up more and more often to you. You may wonder to yourself just what elder law is. How do you know what specific services a law firm specializing in elder law can provide to you and what topics do they specialize in? [...]
If you suspect that an elderly loved one is being abused you need to report it. Here are some things to have prepared to give the agency that you report it to and what to expect when reporting elder abuse. Making the Call Whether you are reporting to law enforcement, an ombudsman or Adult Protective [...]
Elder abuse is a horrible thing for both a person and their family to go through. If you suspect that an elderly loved one might be the victim of abuse, who can you turn to for help? There are several agencies that are available for you to turn to and report elder abuse. Adult Protective [...]
While it is horrible to think about, may elderly are victims of financial abuse. As family or friends, we want to do all we can to assist our elderly loved ones in avoiding being taken advantage of financially. Here are some things to talk over with elderly family or friends to help them avoid financial [...]
It is easy to be confused about when it is appropriate to contact an elder law attorney. Often people only contact legal assistance when something has gone wrong or they need advice about a specific issue. There are quite a few times when it may be appropriate for you to contact an elder law attorney, [...]