Posts Categorized: Elder Law

Driving during Your Golden Years – How to Stay Safe

Jun 13, 2013 / By: John Rogers Burk

Category: Elder Law

Often referred to as “the greying of America,” estimates tell us that over 20 percent of the American population will be over the age of 65 by 2030. Among other things, this tells us that...

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Healthcare Coverage for Seniors — Medicaid and Medicare

May 10, 2012 / By: Scott Madden

Category: Elder Law, Estate Planning

Millions of Americans struggle with the rising costs of healthcare every year. Sadly, many of those are elderly Americans who are also living on fixed incomes. If you are one of those people, and you...

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Seniors Want Control and Choice at the End of Life

Mar 16, 2012 / By: Scott Madden

Category: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Health Care Directives

Most states within the United States have used some form of Do Not Resuscitate, or DNR, orders for decades. A DNR order, however, is very limited in scope, typically only directing that CPR not be...

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What Does It Cost for an Elderly Parent to Remain in His Home?

Feb 24, 2012 / By: Scott Madden

Category: Elder Law, Incapacity Planning

If you have an elderly parent who is still living in her home, and you are concerned that she has reached a point where remaining in the home may be difficult, or even dangerous, for...

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Qualifying for Medicaid for the Elderly

Feb 22, 2012 / By: Scott Madden

Category: Elder Law

Healthcare in America is among the best in the world, but it comes at a high price. For an elderly American who requires long-term care, a year’s stay in a long-term care facility can easily...

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What is a Conservatorship?

Feb 6, 2012 / By: Scott Madden

Category: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning

If you are the caregiver or family member of an adult who is unable to care for himself or herself due to a physical or mental disability, you may decide at some point in time...

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How to Know if You Need an Elder Law Attorney

Jan 27, 2012 / By: Scott Madden

Category: Elder Law

Elder Americans make up a significantly larger percentage of the population than they did in the past due to medical advancements and a better quality of life. The percentage of elderly in America is only...

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Elder Law – Conservatorship

Jan 13, 2012 / By: Scott Madden

Category: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Health Care Directives, Incapacity Planning, Trust Administration

Chances are good that at some point in your life you will be forced to make some difficult decisions regarding an elderly family member or loved one. No one wants to become a burden to...

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Choosing a Nursing Home

Dec 7, 2011 / By: Scott Madden

Category: Elder Law

The chances are good that at some point in your life you will be faced with the decision to place someone you love in a nursing home facility. If you are like most people, the...

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Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Pension Program

Dec 2, 2011 / By: Scott Madden

Category: Elder Law, Incapacity Planning, Retirement Planning, Veterans Aid and Attendance, Wills and Trusts

Many people find themselves in a position to need help with completing basic everyday tasks as a result of the aging process or a physical or mental disability. If you are one of those people,...

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