Elder Law

Today's Elder Care Article on ElderCareMatters.com: "Keeping Our Seniors Safe From Scams"

hchubb Heather R. Chubb, Esq.
The Chubb Law Firm
Fair Oaks, California
916-241-9661
Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, California chapter

Keeping Our Seniors Safe From Scams

Our seniors are a charitable bunch, but sometimes that can get them into trouble. And the scammers out there know it. The scammers know that our seniors are often isolated and being a friendly bunch are willing to talk to a friendly voice. They also know the mail is the highlight of the day for many seniors. Seniors are also inclined to provide information via surveys. And everyone likes to think they could win it big with the lottery or sweepstakes.

Article of the Day on ElderCareMatters.com: "Personal Care Contract Payments to Family Members"

rhodges Russell Hodges, Esq., Managing Partner
Hodges Law Firm, LLC
Atlanta, Georgia 30040
www.RHodgesLaw.com
Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Georgia chapter

Personal Care Contract Payment to Family Members: ANOTHER MEANS OF ASSET PROTECTION

Article of the Week on ElderCareMatters.com: "Should My Loved One Apply for Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Benefits or Medicaid?"

amanz Angela N. Manz, Attorney at Law
The Law Office of Angela N. Manz
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
757-271-6275

Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance

There are several government benefits available to seniors who need help paying for extended care. However, the qualifications and requirements for these benefits can often be complicated and confusing, leaving many people unsure of how to qualify or whether they are applying for right benefit for their family.

Article of the Week on ElderCareMatters.com: "THE SECOND TALK"

Heather R. Chubb, Life Transitions Lawyer
The Chubb Law Firm
Gold River, California 95670
916-635-6800

Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance

Do you remember the uncomfortable feeling you had when your mom or dad sat you down to have “the talk”? Well, I want you to have a talk of a different kind with your parents. This next talk may make you and your parents just as uncomfortable as the first one, but it’s equally as important. I want you to talk to your parents about their estate plan. Read more on Article of the Week on ElderCareMatters.com: "THE SECOND TALK"…

Article of the Week: "An Elder Law Case Study – Medicaid and Estate Planning for Mr. and Mrs. Marlowe"

Dennis Duncan, Attorney at Law
The Law Offices of Dennis L. Duncan, P.C.
Macon, Georgia 31210
478-254-4232

Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Georgia chapter

The collective goals of Mr. and Mrs. Marlowe are to protect their family assets for the future benefit of Mrs. Marlowe, their grown children and grandchildren, and accomplished this while at the same time establishing compensability for Mr. Marlowe for Medicaid benefits. The Marlowe family estimate that Mr. Marlowe will need to transition into a long-term skilled care facility in the next two to five years. Read more on Article of the Week: "An Elder Law Case Study – Medicaid and Estate Planning for Mr. and Mrs. Marlowe"…

Article of the Week: "Now What? A Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease and the Legal Issues That Require Prompt Attention"

Kerry R. Peck, Esq., Managing Partner
Peck Bloom, LLC
Chicago, Illinois 60603
1-877-845-1743

Member of the national ElderCare Matter Alliance, Illinois chapter

THE DIAGNOSIS: Stan was 68 years old when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. A successful banker, Stan had made a nice life for his wife and children and was an integral part of his neighborhood. He was an active member of his church and the local school board. Despite a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, Stan’s world was shattered when the doctor delivered the test results. He was thrown into a whirlwind of doctor’s appointments and new medications. He was uncertain whether to keep his diagnosis a secret or tell his friends. Before he even began to battle the disease, Stan felt his life was already becoming less of his own. He decided to take back control of his life and called an old friend who was a practicing elder law attorney. Within the week, he and his family were sitting in the elder law attorney’s office to discuss his options.

CASE STUDY: Developing an Estate and Elder Law Plan for Joe and Henrietta

Susana Lannik, Attorney at Law
Lannik Law, LLC
Newton, Massachusetts 02458
617-658-2980

Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Massachusetts chapter

Joe and Henrietta, ages 80 and 75, have been married for fifty years. They have two children, Joe, Jr. and Liz. Joe and Henrietta own their own home and have savings of $170,000. The home is held jointly; the bank accounts are also held jointly with right of survivorship to each other. Joe is a World War II veteran and has Social Security benefits of $1,200 per month, while Henrietta receives $600 per month. Liz lives with her parents, but works outside the home. Read more on CASE STUDY: Developing an Estate and Elder Law Plan for Joe and Henrietta…

Estate Planning Tools to Transfer Assets After Death

Ben A. Neiburger, JD, CPA
Neiburger Law, Ltd.
Elmhurst, Illinois
630-782-1766

Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Illinois chapter

Estate planning helps ensure your assets go to your desired beneficiaries after you pass away. This article describes the tools, such as gifts, wills, beneficiary designations, trusts, and strategies that elder law attorneys use to create an estate plan. Read more on Estate Planning Tools to Transfer Assets After Death…

Understanding Elder Law

Sanford J. Mall, JD, CELA

By Sanford J. Mall, JD, CELA
Mall Malisow & Cooney, P.C.
Farmington Hills, Michigan
248-538-1800

Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Michigan chapter

Elder law is a specialized area of law that focuses on assisting older individuals and those with disabilities preserve their dignity, protect their assets, and make good decisions despite increasingly complicated laws. This specialty encompasses such areas as planning and paying for long-term care, asset preservation, housing options, disability planning, estate planning (including the use of financial and health care durable powers of attorney), and when necessary, the involvement of the probate court.