Legal Articles, Elder Law
Who can serve as Guardian?
According to Mental Hygiene Law § 81.03, there are different types of guardians, and this article provides you with a brief summary of the types of guardians in New York.
San Antonio News Article
San Antonio News printed the article and interviewed Michael Greer and Shane Langston as counsel for the Conservatorship.
CCRC vs. Assisted Living Communities: The Real Difference
Whether we are talking about CCRCs or rental retirement communities, some offer more in the way of amenities and services than others. Naturally, newer communities will typically offer the latest and greatest in terms of amenities, but even well-established places fight to keep up and often renovate and add new services plus amenities to keep pace.
A NEW APPRECIATION FOR CAREGIVERS…
Although I have counseled estate planning, conservatorship and estate administration clients for years and thought I knew the hardships that caregivers faced, the adage about "walking a mile in someone else's shoes" has proven that I had no idea how difficult it is to care for a loved one.
What You Need to Know About Probate Estate Administration in Minnesota
This article summarizes the basics of probate law in Minnesota and gives helpful tips for those with questions regarding the probate process.
Nursing Home Injuries That Call for Legal Action
When we place our loved ones in nursing homes or adult living facilities, we expect them to be cared for in a safe, clean and professional environment. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, and incidents of injuries, neglect, or even abuse of the elderly in nursing homes occur all too frequently.
Should All States Permit the Use of Medicaid for Assisted Living?
The question of using Medicaid funds for assisted living is a big one for many in the elder care field. As we have discussed before, Medicaid is a joint state and federal program.
Alzheimer’s Disease vs Age Related Memory Loss
There was a recent article discussing Nobel Prize-winning Professor Eric Kandel’s 50+ years of research on the topic of memory loss and Alzheimer’s Disease.
You Can Pay Your Medicare Premiums Online
Online bill paying has become a popular way to make paying bills easier, and now you can pay your Medicare premiums online too. If your bank allows customers to pay bills online, you can use that service to pay your Medicare premiums.
