Contesting a Will
If you are unhappy with what was bequeathed to you in your loved one's will, you can contest it. Contesting a will, however, is not a simple matter of vehemently ...
About No-Contest Clauses
To avoid conflicts or bitter feelings that may arise when your will is read after your death, you could include a “no-contest” clause in your will. When a will contains ...
How to Revoke a Power of Attorney
Over time, relationships between people can change for a myriad of reasons. If you have a durable power of attorney and circumstances has changed your relationship with appointed agent to ...
Assisted Suicide and the Law
Assisted suicide is a controversial and emotional topic for both proponents and opponents alike. For now, no matter where you stand on assisted suicide, it remains illegal in most states, ...
Elder Care Referral Services – Consumers Beware
When you're searching for the right nursing home, assisted living or other senior living option, there are many questions and many decisions to be made. Many families turn to elder ...
Is Your Power Of Attorney Strong Enough?
A power of attorney gives an individual, whom you appoint, the right to act on your behalf if you ever become incapacitated and unable to make financial or business decisions ...
7 Questions You Need To Ask Your Elder Law Attorney
Once you have found an elder law attorney and have scheduled an initial consultation, you need to gather all documentation pertinent to your situation to take with you to the ...
Involved in a Nursing Home Dispute? An Ombudsmen Can Help
Nursing home disputes can arise at any given time and for any reason. Most disputes can be resolved by meeting with staff and management, but some may involve intervention by ...
Nursing Home Residents: Know Your Rights
The prospect of living in a nursing home is one that often met with dread because it signifies the loss of freedom and independence. It's important for anyone considering a ...
What to Do When You Have a Dispute With the Nursing Home
Dissatisfaction with care and treatment is a common reason for most nursing home disputes. If you have a with a nursing home, the following steps will help in resolving the ...