Danvers Senior News Apr 28, 2009
Solutions for children of elder parents NortheastLink Care Management and the Law Offices of Spano & Dawicki will offer a free seminar, What You Need to Know About Caring for Your Aging Parents, on Wednesday, May 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m., in the conference room located at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 221E, in Beverly Co-presented by elder law attorney Stephen Spano, Northeast Senior Health community programs director Darcey Adams and NortheastLink nurse and director of Alzheimer s services Beth... (Danvers Herald, MA)
Religion Calendar Apr 18, 2009
ST. BRIGID CATHOLIC CHURCH: Caregiver support group meeting with certified elder law attorney Kemp Scales speaking on "Disability, Estate and Long-Term Care Planning," Monday, 7 p.m., 967 Chancery Lane, Meadville. Free. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Vital signs for 04/05/09 Apr 9, 2009
The Alzheimer's Association is sponsoring a four-part Alzheimer's education/community discussion series: April 8, Alzheimer's disease: What You Need to Know; May 13, Making Life Decisions, about the financial and legal issues that can arise, presented by elder law attorney Bill Green; June 10, Caring for the Caregiver; and July 8, Maintain Your Brain. All sessions will take place 6 to 8 p.m. at the Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St., Valparaiso. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Hanover COA to host Aging in place program Apr 3, 2009
Local elder law attorney, Patrick Kelleher of Bokavich and Kelleher, will discuss ways to protect one s greatest asset, a home, from the cost of long term care. He will also explore the differences between the Medicare and Medicaid programs and how to protect a home from a Medicaid lien. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
One of the most difficult decisions for a spouse Apr 2, 2009
The decision of if and when to place a spouse in a nursing home or assisted living facility is one of the most difficult decisions for my elder law clients to confront ... If you feel that you and your spouse need to start exploring some of the issues addressed in this article, please contact a knowledgeable elder law attorney to assist that effort. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Senior Center News - April 2009 Mar 29, 2009
Shapiro Elder Law is a family practice dedicated to the needs of seniors, the disabled, and their families. Register with the receptionist 781-861-0194. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Senior symposium scheduled Mar 27, 2009
D., will speak about Alzheimer s disease; Louse Longley, attorney, will speak regarding elder law; David Lipschutz from California Health Advocates will discuss Medicare Part D and low-income subsidy. Bonnie Burns, also from California Health Advocates, will speak about long-term care. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
What you should know about your parents’ estate planning Mar 27, 2009
If your parents own a home, they should seek the advice of an elder law attorney as to how to protect their home should they require nursing home care at any point in their lives ... If your parents have substantial liquid assets (more than $200,000), they should seek the advice of an elder law attorney to protect the liquid assets as well. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Portsmouth area community calendar Mar 23, 2009
From Elder Law and Financial Planning to Interior Design and Home Remodeling; Healthcare, In-Home Care and Caregiving, to Insurance Services, Reverse Mortgages and Profit and Nonprofit Resources, exhibitors will answer your questions and address your concerns. Admission is $4 per person. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Budget cuts pinch court functions Mar 22, 2009
The state-funded Elder Law Hotline used by thousands of seniors every year already has been axed. And the self-service centers at state Superior Courts, which help citizens file for divorce or custody without having to hire attorneys may have to be cut back, according to court administrators. (AZCentral -- News)
Human Capital: People on the move, Mar. 13 Mar 16, 2009
Ingle reelected as VP of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Mass ... Tracey Ingle , an attorney with Ingle Law in Southborough, was elected for the second consecutive year to serve as vice president of the Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Abuse of elderly topic for Parkside meeting Mar 12, 2009
The keynote speaker at the conference will be Betsy Abramson, an attorney and the director of the Elder Law Center at the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups. The coalition is a nonprofit statewide federation of more than 630 organizations that represent and serve Wisconsin's older citizens. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Regulators OK Plan for PG&E Recovery Mar 11, 2009
Michigan Estate Planning ServicesAttorneys specializing in elder law, estate/tax planning, long term care/Medicaid planning, asset protection planning an;www ... Michigan Estate Planning ServicesAttorneys specializing in elder law, estate/tax planning, long term care/Medicaid planning, asset protection planning an;www. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
The Massachusetts Homestead scam Mar 10, 2009
Ronald Surabian/Saugus Elder Law center ... Ronald H. Surabian is a CPA and attorney who works at the Elder Law Center in Saugu ... He currently serves on the board of directors of the Friends of the Saugus Senior Center and is a member of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Speaking with the new speaker of Ohio House Mar 6, 2009
As an expert in elder law, Budish helps families deal with legal issues surrounding illness and disability. For 24 years, he wrote You and the Law for the Plain Dealer and for 15 years, he penned a consumer column for Family Circle, both of which he gave up when he ran for office. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Warren Appointed as Ga. Senior Magistrate Judge Mar 6, 2009
related to business entities, elder law, wills, trusts and probate law. He and his wife Hannah reside in Dublin. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Campbell to launch law clinic for elderly Mar 5, 2009
To be led by an attorney who specializes in elder law, the clinic will focus on issues such as wills, power of attorney, housing, consumer fraud, guardianship, abuse and neglect, and other significant concerns, Campbell says. The goal, Campbell says in a written statement, is to aid seniors while, at the same time, giving clinical experience to law students. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Georgia Law Chills Latino Home-Buying Market Mar 5, 2009
Law Offices of Barbara Buxton, P. AOur Florida Elder Law Firm focuses on Wills, Tr;buxtonlaw. com. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
• T.F. county dissolves group of legal guardians Feb 22, 2009
It served "the lost souls of the world," said Dennis Voorhees, a board member and Twin Falls attorney specializing in elder law. It was a small yet serious service, he said, aimed at people who didn't have family to step in for them, but needed someone to speak for them - for example, people who tend to wander away or have behavioral problems at nursing homes. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Hutcheson Hospice Offers Seminar Feb 19, 2009
Mr. McGuffey specializes in Elder Law and will spend time discussing some of the most common issues caregivers face. He will touch on concerns such as healthcare power of attorney, advanced directives, long-term care planning and much more. (Catoosa County News, GA)
- EL CENTRO: Clinic free to the public 0 Feb 19, 2009
Elder Law acy and Imperial County Superior Court will give a bilingual conservatorship clinic Monday at the Access Center on the lower level of the courthouse, 939 Main St.. The clinic is free to the public. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Watertown senior notes Feb 13, 2009
The Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau provides community outreach services through the Elder Law Services Project. Free legal advice is available by appointment from 10 a.m.-noon, Friday, Feb. 20, at Watertown Senior Center. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Presentation series kicks off at MVES Feb 12, 2009
The presenter will be certified Elder Law attorney Patrick G. Curley. The presentation will be 10-11 a.m. and will be held at MVES in Malden. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Indicted Guardian Always Had Excuses for Filing Late, Examiners Say Feb 11, 2009
"Usually when we go at this we don't try to act in a hostile manner because ultimately that results in more delay and we had no indication that Steven Rondos [would] be accused of bad acts," Spencer said, pointing to Rondos' position as vice-chair of the guardianship committee of the state bar's Elder Law section as evidence of his prominence in the field. "My letters to him began to get more hostile as time continued," Spencer said, and in July 2008, after two compliance conferences, he said he... (Law.com)
Seniors: Control your future Feb 11, 2009
Elder Law Attorney Stephen Spano will give a free lecture Free lecture at Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 90 Lindall St, Danvers, on Taking Control of Your Future, Thursday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m.. Light refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. Limited seating. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Learn about the power of attorney at the Blair House Feb 8, 2009
Elder Law Attorney Jerry S. Congdon of Fitzpatrick and Estate Associates will speak on the subject at the Blaire House Assisted Living Library. The program is free and open to the public, with light refreshments served. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Council on Aging Events Feb 8, 2009
Additional information and a practice test is available at Elder Law Attorney Free help with certain legal issues is available from Boston Legal Services thanks to a grant from Mystic Valley Elder Services. Case priorities include housing (especially eviction defense), MassHealth, Medicare, Social Security, SSI, Food Stamps, veteran s benefits, guardianship defense and nursing home transfers and discharges. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Linton tapped as president of senior advocacy coalition Feb 8, 2009
They provide a variety of programs, services, elder law and education to Wisconsin's senior citizens. "When I retired, I needed something to do," said Linton. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Viewpoint: New rule for sale of your home Apr 1, 2008
By Ronald H. Surabian/Elder Law ... Ronald H. Surabian is a CPA and attorney who works at the Elder Law Center in Saugus, Massachusetts. (Danvers Herald, MA)
People in Business Mar 31, 2008
Certifications: Attorney Timothy Crawford has been Certified as an elder law attorney by The National Elder Law Foundation which is approved as the sole certifying organization for elder law attorneys by the American Bar Association. Tina Sowinski, OTR/L, CLT, has completed an extensive training program for lymphedema management through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Actively aging Mar 30, 2008
Locally, following the premiere is an elder law seminar with the Karpinski, Stapleton, Galbato firm ... To follow up on what they learn at the two seminars, attendees will be able to schedule free personalized appointments with attorneys through the New York State Bar Association's Elder Law Section in late April. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Stetson Again Ranks Among Top 100 Law Schools and #1 in Trial Advocacy Nationwide Mar 28, 2008
"We are also deeply involved in setting the standard for skills education across a broad variety of disciplines where advocacy applies. We are particularly excited about our cutting-edge national advocacy programs for attorneys, law professors and law students." Stetson offers full and part-time programs leading to J.D., J.D./M.B.A., J.D./M.D., J.D./M.P.H. degrees; it also offers LL.M. degrees in elder law and international law. For more information, visit our Web site at. (PR Newswire)
Quitclaims and Elder Law? Mar 28, 2008
Quitclaims and Elder Law ... Your father needs to immediately speak with an attorney who specializes in elder law. (RealtyTimes)
Senior Center: Bridge into spring Mar 28, 2008
The first one is Elder Law Attorney Kathy Nealon s "Planning Your Future" workshop that will be held on Thursday, April 3 at 1 p.m. This very informative presentation will show you how to plan all your health care decisions and personal financial management. Ms. Nealon will cover: Use of trusts in your plan, creating documents such as Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Living Wills, information on the New Medicaid Laws and consequences you will run across when selling your house. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Kewanee Care to host seminar on planning for long-term care Mar 27, 2008
He focuses his practice on estate planning, elder law and long term care and Medicaid planning. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Caring for the caregiver Mar 21, 2008
Ellworthy s first advice to nearly everyone facing a legal issue involving elders is to go to an attorney who specializes in elder law, the laws changes as fast as I can change my socks, says Ellworthy. Local elder law attorney Paul Tierney and financial planner Robert Deutsch will be on hand to speak and to answer questions. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Criminal Complaint Filed Against Nursing Home Owner Mar 21, 2008
Elder law attorney Janet Peekay represents a resident in a civil complaint alleging financial exploitation. She's visited other nursing homes with the same problems. (WKRC.com, OH)
AUDIO from Medialink and NAELA: Protection for Our Elders Mar 21, 2008
NEW YORK, March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, or NAELA, is urging Congressional passage of The Elder Justice Act to help protect seniors. A NAELA survey found that twenty percent of Americans aged 35 and older had experienced elder abuse -- whether financial, physical or emotional -- directed at themselves or their parents. (PR Newswire)
20th annual Merrimack Valley Alzheimers conference Mar 19, 2008
Getting Legal Affairs in Order: presented by attorney Ramsey Bahrawy, an elder law specialist with a private practice in North Andover. The Difficult Nursing Home Decision: discussed by Rose McGarry, Director of the Ombudsman Program at Elder Services in Lawrence. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Bar association recognized Mar 18, 2008
A referral list of association members who are willing to write wills and handle elder law legal issues for reduced fees also was developed. Founded in 1895, the Pennsylvania Bar Association strives to promote justice, professional excellence and respect for the law; improve public understanding of the legal system; facilitate access to legal services; and serve the 29,000 lawyers who are members of the association. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Chance to run for judge excites Anderl Mar 16, 2008
She established a successful practice here, handling family law, contested custody, guardian ad litem cases, a recent focus on elder law, municipal law, contracts and business formation. She picked up experience as a prosecutor as Chippewa Falls municipal attorney, and judicial experience as a county court commissioner. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Senior Legal Issues Mar 10, 2008
Four Reasons to Consult an Elder Law Attorney. Elder law attorneys can help individuals navigate the legal system and work through unique senir legal issues ... Four of the most common issues elder law attorneys deal with include. (Suite101.com)
Goodwin Procter offers family caregiver benefit Mar 6, 2008
They will also have access to support groups, workshops for caregivers, and a network of geriatric specialists and elder law attorneys. Additional services are available at the employee's expense, such as in-home consultations with geriatric specialists. (Boston Globe)
Family Fun Fest takes place today at elementary school Mar 2, 2008
The guest speaker is attorney Vicki Bowers, who will speak on elder law. Submit information for a school and community events or awards in the 32217, 32223, 32256, 32257 and 32258 ZIP codes to Dan Scanlan at My Mandarin Sun, P.O. Box 1949, Jacksonville, FL 32231. (Florida Times-Union)
Around the Valley Mar 2, 2008
Elder law forum setThe Valley Caregiver Resource Center will hold a legal forum for family caregivers interested in elder law issues 2-4 p.m. Friday at the Central Valley Regional Center, 4615 N. Marty Ave., Fresno. Kevin D. Gunner, an attorney, will speak on topics such as long-term care medical eligibility and durable powers of attorney. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Two Birmingham law firms agree to merger Feb 25, 2008
The move strengthens the firm's growing probate and elder law practice, a news release said. Summey has more than 30 years of experience practicing in the probate and civil courts in Alabama and will continue his primary practice of wills, trusts and estates, assistance to litigators handling lawsuits for minors and incompetents, special needs trusts and planning, guardianships and conservatorships, elder law and litigation related to probate issues ... Hennecy will concentrate her practice on... (Birmingham Business Journal)
Rude awakening Feb 21, 2008
"I don't hear that employers are putting it into their mix of coverage for their employees," says Frank Johns, a principal at Booth Harrington & Johns of NC PLLC, a law firm specializing in elder law in Greensboro. "The expense of long-term care is so high, and the cost of them having to cover certain health components is already high. Employers are not interested in adding more to that expense.". (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
A question of values Feb 16, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Daphne now lives in an aged-care home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ask Realty Times Feb 15, 2008
Please go no further with this until your mother has met with an attorney who specializes in elder law. Without proper paperwork and planning your mother or her estate could face a variety of complications and costs. (RealtyTimes)
OAT auditions are set for next week Feb 14, 2008
ATTORNEY JOINS ACADEMY: I am a little surprised that the good counselor would mention this in public, but I have a news release from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) that says our town s W.H. Tom Thomas Jr. has joined the academy. Membership in the academy is open to licensed attorneys who are practicing in the area of elder law or who are interested in legal issues pertaining to the elderly (like me, according to Thomas). (Rolla Daily News, MO)
The Sandwich Generation Feb 13, 2008
Consult an elder law attorney. - Take care of yourself. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Caregivers unite Feb 8, 2008
" The open house is at City Hall because it is centrally located and West hopes people will drop in on their lunch hours. "(It's an opportunity) to educate the community and the employees of the city because a lot of times they're ones who hear about local people in need," she said. An array of services available and the agencies that will be represented at the open house are: AARP Foundation/WorkSearch provides free assistance to mature job seekers who need or want to work. American House... (The News-Herald)
Third candidate seeks Assembly Feb 7, 2008
Levine was born and raised in Dutchess County, and said that his career as a lawyer specializing in elder law has given him first-hand experience with the broken health care system and the unfair method of collecting money for schools through property taxes. "It is safe to say that middle class residents of Dutchess County are facing an economic crisis, as property taxes increase, the cost of health care continues to rise, the price of oil is squeezing families all over the county, and a lot of... (Hyde Park Townsman, NY)
University 'touches' families across Pa. Jan 28, 2008
" Ben and Jerry's ice cream company founders Jerry Greenfield and Ben Cohen chose to pursue ice cream-making after receiving A's in a $5 Penn State correspondence course in ice cream-making in 1977. Some of the unconventional ways Penn State affects state residents include: the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program, a collaboration between the university and federal and state governments that offers free technology assistance to small businesses; the Penn State Dickinson Elder Law and... (Daily Collegian, PA)
LOCAL BRIEFS Jan 16, 2008
A variety of classes are offered, including "Managing Difficult Behaviors," "Elder Law: Medicaid, Wills and Probate," "Resources for the Working Caregiver" and more. Free respite care for a loved one is provided so participants can attend the workshops. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Courts strip elders of their independence Jan 13, 2008
"Whether or not the guardianship is justified, our most vulnerable elderly people surely deserve legal protection when their rights are being drastically curtailed," said Wynn Gerhard, managing attorney of the Elder Law Unit at Greater Boston Legal Services ... "I've seen judges who rubber stamp [guardianship] cases just to clear the docket," said Laura A. Sanford, an elder law attorney. (Boston Globe)
As America ages Jan 9, 2008
Local firms add 'elder law' specialty - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Local firms add 'elder law' specialty ... Photo: Dan Schlatter Barbara West, a specialist in the burgeoning field of elder law, helps clients with every-thing from estate planning, to health care, to fraud prevention. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Local firms add 'elder law' specialty Jan 7, 2008
Photo: Dan Schlatter Barbara West, a specialist in the burgeoning field of elder law, helps clients with every-thing from estate planning, to health care, to fraud prevention ... One law firm started the new year by launching a new specialty practice -- elder law ... Though hardly a household name, elder law is a growth industry, and midsize Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC has joined those law firms targeting the needs of a swelling over-65 generation that's grappling with everything from estate... (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
'What happened is a nightmare' Jan 7, 2008
Part of the problem, said lawyer Laura Watts, national director of the Canadian Centre for Elder Law Studies in Vancouver, is that psychiatric patients, because of their increased health needs, sometimes end up in hospitals where they can mix with the general patient population. "Imagine your 85-year-old grandmother who is frail and has higher care needs," Ms. Watts said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
End of year audit: Your personal exit strategy Dec 31, 2007
In my mother's case, we spoke to a lawyer who specializes in the practice of elder law and how to best prepare a family's finances for a future that most often means some form of care for some period of time ... What estate planning and elder law seek to achieve is often to allow Medicaid funds to be used so as to avoid decimating a family estate, whether it be a third-generation family residence, farm or business. (Missoulian, MT)
Court: holder of life estate may require sale of residence Dec 27, 2007
Elder law attorneys will sometimes draft a deed from an elderly property owner to his or her children with the grantor reserving a life estate in his residence. The reservation ensures that the grantor has a place to live for the rest of his life and avoids the possibility that the grantor's ability to continue to live in his home will be subject to the control of his children. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Lawyer Avoids Jail in Contempt Case Dec 22, 2007
Fritz explained that Dorfman's employment by Koerner ended in June, but that she had found another attorney who specializes in elder law to work with and supervise Dorfman, as long as Dorfman avoided a prison sentence. That was accomplished last week, although Judge Cote also ordered Dorfman to spend six nights of community confinement in a halfway house before June 2008. (Law.com)
Column: Medicaid decision a slap in the face Dec 20, 2007
Ronald H. Surabian is a CPA and attorney who works at the Elder Law Center in Saugus, Massachusetts ... For questions, call the Elder Law Center, One Essex Street, Saugus, MA 01906 at 781-233-4444. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Caregiver charged in death Dec 12, 2007
While this incident occurred in an affluent Atlanta suburb, the circumstances were, unfortunately, too familiar to Stephen J. Silverberg, a New York attorney who is vice president of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. "We see it all the time," Silverberg said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What is fair share of will? Dec 11, 2007
Jan Warner is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and has been practicing law for more than 30 years. Jan Collins is editor of the Business and Economic Review published by the University of South Carolina and a special correspondent for The Economist. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
