Retirement Planning Advice for Women
Getting a head start on retirement planning is a smart move. It allows you to take steps today that will set you up for a......
Elder Law
How can I stop a family member from taking advantage of, and keeping me from seeing, our elderly relative?
You have a few options in this situation. If you suspect that your mother or father is being abused, physically or emotionally, you can call your state's protective authorities, who can investigate th...
Is there any way I can prevent nursing home costs from wiping out my father’s savings?
My dad has some savings. I fear he will have to go into a nursing home, and that will wipe out all his savings. Is there anything I can do?...
California Elder Abuse Lawsuits: How Are They Typically Resolved?
Elder abuse and dependent abuse cases involve the neglect and mistreatment of senior citizens and those in the care and custody of others such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home car...
My father is in a nursing home and I pay for the entire cost. Can I deduct this on my tax return?
You may deduct qualified medical expenses you pay for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents, including a person you claim as a dependent under a Multiple Support Agreement, to the extent the medi...
Qualifying for Government Assistance for Nursing Home Care
Government assistance for nursing home care, usually referred to as Medicaid in most states, or Medi-Cal in California, is a combination of state and federal aid provided to qualified state residents....
How long does conservatorship last?
A conservatorship will last as long as it is needed. It will end if the conservatee, or person who is the subject of the conservatorship, no longer needs a conservator. For example, if someone was una...
How is a conservator paid?
Typically a conservatorship allows the conservator to be paid for his or her services. The conservator is also entitled to attorney fees to seek legal advice when necessary. The costs and expenses of ...
What if I do not want to go to a nursing home?
Except for a possible temporary placement in an emergency situation, you don't have to go into a nursing home if you don't want to as long as you are able to care for yourself or arrange for your own ...
Nursing Home Residents’ Rights
The biggest concern most people have when they place their elderly parent or spouse in a nursing home is the quality of care their loved one will receive. This article explains the Nursing Home Reform...
Can a difficult/disruptive patient be forced to leave a nursing home against his or her wishes?
Can a difficult/disruptive patient be forced to leave a nursing home against his or her wishes?...
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