Asking our elderly parents about their finances. How do you broach that last subject without sounding greedy? It's an important conversation to initiate, experts say. “It's not a question of age,” elder law attorney Danielle B. Mayoras says.more »
By JN Obituaries Wayne E. Hatcher, 88, of the Tug Fork community, Ripley, WV, passed away February 4, 2012 in Eldercare of Ripley, following a brief illness. He was born June 25, 1923, in Kentuck, WV, a son of the late Rosco N. and Icie Belle ...more »
Partnering with attorneys from a prominent Chicago law firm, Northern Trust volunteers conducted free workshops at senior centers. To participate, Northern Trust lawyers completed a training session conducted by Thomas Wendt, Chief Legal Officer of ...more »
By Eddie Wrenn A devout Christian care worker who lost her case for religious discrimination after refusing to work Sundays plans to appeal against the decision. Celestina Mba said she was 'amazed' by an employment tribunals findings which ruled in ...more »
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), which carries out the regulation of abortion clinics as well as of elder care homes, is now under question. Under the 1967 Abortion Act, two doctors must agree that the risks to a woman's mental or physical health ...more »
Free Assistance: Elder law attorney Denise Yurkofsky will be available to discuss legal issues with individuals during free, private 20-minute sessions. Set up an appointment by calling the Council on Aging. 2. Town Meeting: The Town Meeting Procedures ...more »
Delgadillo also declined to comment on specific cases of alleged abuse or mistreatment at the developmental centers, citing patient privacy laws. Corey Smith, the former firefighter who is now police chief, said he was not permitted to speak with ...more »
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY - An elderly Delta man lost not just his boat, but his home ... The Bella Vista Broncos defeated the Rio Americano Raiders 71-50 Wednesday ... The Yuba City Honkers upset the Del Campo Cougars 74-65 in the 1st round of the .more »
Today, expanded eligibility rules coupled with a depressed economy and financial planners and elder law attorneys leveraging the system to help their clients receive Medicaid benefits have sharply increased the number of recipients.more »
By Bonnie Kraham Most people agree on the importance of doing elder law estate planning. It can help avoid the cost and duration of probate proceedings and any possible fighting among survivors, save on estate taxes, plan for disability, keep assets in ...more »
VanConas is the supervising partner of the Conservatorships and Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration Practice Group. She is a Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law, as Certified by the State Bar of California, ...more »
She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and speaks regularly on issues surrounding long term care planning with a focus on special needs trusts. Michelle has also served on the board of the LGBT Political Alliance of ...more »
“Maine is one of the oldest states in the country,” said Onion, who is a geriatric doctor, elder issues consultant and member of the Maine Senior Drivers Coalition. “The vast majority of senior drivers do a good job, recognize they have problems and ...more »
As originally presented, the proposed law (SB 212) provided an opportunity for inmates sentenced to life when they were under 18 to be resentenced after serving 25 years — but only for a crime other than homicide. That initial term was shortened to 15 ...more »
They noted the measure also abolishes many antiquated laws relating to state financing. The Senate has already approved a different version of the measure. The House version now goes to the Senate for consideration. Limit growth in state spending (S ...more »
Christopher has practiced law for 22 years at MetroWest Legal Services in Framingham, representing low income and elder clients in administrative and court proceedings, with a focus on family law. She has been a supervising attorney since 2000 and ...more »
A Senate panel will consider a proposed law that allows some inmates who were sentenced to life imprisonment as teenagers to get a "second chance." The Children, Families and Elder Affairs Committee is set to take up the bill (SB 212) on Wednesday.more »
