Elder Law

The holiday season can be a complicated time when you have a family member in a nursing home. This time of year focuses on getting together with family, but there are some barriers you may come across. Medicaid disruptions are a primary concern when a ...

As loved ones age, it is important to ensure they get the attention and care they deserve, especially as they go through the process of managing, reviewing and updating their estate plan and all associated documents. Unfortunately, as a loved one ages, other people around ...

Court-appointed or chosen guardians may assist adults with physical or mental disabilities. Their assistance may include making financial or personal decisions. As noted on the Florida Courts’ website, the court may establish legal guardianship when an individual becomes severely impaired. By not drafting documents specifying ...

The National Council on Aging reports that approximately 92% of elderly individuals suffer from at least one chronic illness, with 77% having at least two. According to the Administration for Community Living, 19% of older people aged 65 and up admitted to an inability to ...

As people age and enter their senior years, they may become vulnerable to different types of abuse; however, one type that is seldom reported is financial manipulation. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, fewer than 2% of these types of abuse cases get ...