by Amanda Spence | Oct 11, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
From the 1800s through the 1950s, it was standard practice for doctors to make house calls. Sadly that practice has fallen by the wayside and patients are generally expected to show up at the doctor’s office or a hospital if they need medical care. Likewise, the...
by Amanda Spence | Oct 4, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
Many people assume that they don’t need the services of an Elder Law Attorney because they are not elderly. While Elder Law attorneys assist clients with issues that are often faced by senior citizens, the practice of Elder Law is not limited to just older clients....
by Amanda Spence | Sep 30, 2024 | Elder Law, Medicaid
If you or a family member with Medicare are hospitalized, it’s important to know your rights with regard to “observation status.” Hospitals receive financial penalties from Medicare if they admit a patient who does not stay in the hospital for two nights. Hospitals...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 24, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid
Many people with Alzheimer’s or dementia end up moving into assisted living facilities. These people may be fairly healthy medically, but because of their dementia they need assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and remembering to take...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 13, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid
If a family member suffers a sudden health event, such as a stroke, or a parent with dementia has gradually lost the ability to live on their own, you may be faced with trying to find a nursing home or assisted living facility for them. When you realize that your...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 12, 2024 | Divorce, Elder Law, Family Law, Premarital Agreements
If you’re getting married later in life, there are many good reasons to sign a premarital agreement. The older you are when you get married, whether it’s a first or a subsequent marriage, the more likely you are to have accumulated assets that you want to protect in...
