Contributed by Frank May.Although it is common for older folks, as a matter of convenience, to add a child's name as joint owner on bank or credit union accounts, there is significant danger of unexpected or unintended results at death, or during life, if significant...
Elder Law
How to protect yourself from Elder Abuse
Contributed by Timothy KeeneyA prevalent, but often unheralded, social problem facing an aging population in the United States is elder abuse. Elder abuse takes many forms, and can affect older adults from every socio-economic background. The types of abuse range from...
Watch Out for the ‘Medicaid Private Detectives’
This blog post was contributed by Attorney Christina Accumanno.Title 19 (also referred to as Medicaid) is a government program providing funding to cover long term care to those who financially qualify. In order to qualify, many people have to "spend down" their...
How an elder law attorney can help your parent to remain at home
As our parents get older, they face challenges to remaining in their homes. Their physical abilities have diminished, and it often becomes unsafe for them to live alone. Most individuals want to remain in their home and live out their years where they are most...