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The Official Medicare Blog and…

The Official Medicare Blog and Information Resource

Follows the issues related to Medicare Set Asides and MMSEA compliance. By MEDVAL, LLC.

http://www.medval.com/blog/

Jan 4
CMS Special Open Door Forum to be Held

CMS Special Open Door Forum to be Held

Yesterday, CMS announced that it will hold a conference call, a Special Open Door Forum, on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 3:00 pm EST. The call will allow Medicare Secondary Payer stakeholders to learn and ask questions about changes…
Dec 29
FINALLY—The Bid for the Workers’ Compensation Review Contractor (WCRC) Has Been Released.

FINALLY—The Bid for the Workers’ Compensation Review Contractor (WCRC) Has Been Released.

CMS finally issued the solicitation for the Workers’ Compensation Review Contractor (WCRC) to review and evaluate workers’ compensation Medicare set-aside arrangements (WCMSA) submitted to CMS for review. The WCRC’s…
Dec 22
2017: Shaping Up to Be the Year of CMS Change

2017: Shaping Up to Be the Year of CMS Change

Just yesterday, CMS announced that in the coming year it will update its existing re-review process to specifically address cases where settlement has not occurred and a Claimant’s care has changed substantially since CMS issued an…

Rank this Week: 43

Massachusetts Estate Planning,…

Massachusetts Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law

Features a blend of common sense info for clients and family caregivers and in-depth probate, tax and Medicaid analysis for lawyers & CPAs. By Brian E. Barreira.

http://elderlaw.info/

May 15
Contrary to the Independent “Research” of the Office of the Attorney General, the Definition of “Available” Was in MassHealth Regulations from 10/1/1999-12/31/2013

Contrary to the Independent “Research” of the Office of the Attorney General, the Definition of “Available” Was in MassHealth Regulations from 10/1/1999-12/31/2013

In a Suffolk Superior Court case where my client is challenging the Office of Medicaid’s ludicrous legal position that a home in an irrevocable trust is always a countable asset if it is “available” (which to the agency now…
Apr 18
The Case of Heyn v. Director of the Office of Medicaid Brings Much of Medicaid Trust Law in Massachusetts Back to Reality

The Case of Heyn v. Director of the Office of Medicaid Brings Much of Medicaid Trust Law in Massachusetts Back to Reality

Since the time that the Massachusetts Appeals Court handed down the decision of Doherty v. Director of the Office of Medicaid, 74 Mass.App.Ct. 439 (2009), lawyers representing the Office of Medicaid have been engaging in distortions of…
Apr 18
The Case of Heyn v. Director of the Office of Medicaid Brings Much of Medicaid Trust Law in Massachusetts Back to Reality

The Case of Heyn v. Director of the Office of Medicaid Brings Much of Medicaid Trust Law in Massachusetts Back to Reality

Since the time that the Massachusetts Appeals Court handed down the decision of Doherty v. Director of the Office of Medicaid, 74 Mass.App.Ct. 439 (2009), lawyers representing the Office of Medicaid have been engaging in distortions of…

Rank this Week: 109

South Carolina Nursing Home Blog

Covers nursing home abuse and litigation. By Poliakoff & Associates.

http://www.scnursinghomelaw.com/

Jan 6
Toxic Greed

Toxic Greed

New York Magazine had a great article on the epidemic of opioid deaths and who and what is to blame. “During the worst year of the HIV/AIDS crisis, 43,000 Americans lost their lives to the virus. In 2015, 52,000 died of a drug overdose.…
Jan 5
Bait and Switch

Bait and Switch

A nonprofit nursing home is suing its landlord for $30 million, accusing him of plotting to flip the pricey property without informing elderly tenants. CABS rejected higher offers because Landau’s company marketed itself as being…
Jan 4
Protections Under New Regulation

Protections Under New Regulation

Consumer Voice, in partnership with Justice in Aging, has released a new fact sheet entitled “Why-the-Recently-Revised-Nursing-Home-Regulations-Are-Vital-for-Nursing-Home-Residents” After four years of work from the Centers for…

Rank this Week: 239

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, taxes, elder law, business law and employment law issues. By Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC.

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

Jan 4
Florida Living Trust – What You Should Know About Them

Florida Living Trust – What You Should Know About Them

Florida Living Trusts are often the cornerstone of a great estate plan and provide many of our top estate planning clients benefits. Here are a few of the best or most important things that everyone should know about living…
Dec 29
A Spouse’s Unauthorized Access to Email Could Violate Wiretap Act

A Spouse’s Unauthorized Access to Email Could Violate Wiretap Act

While the following article deals with divorce, our readers may consider it terms of accessing emails or online information of a deceased spouse or family member and the potential criminal liability that may be associated with accessing…
Dec 29
The Consequences of Changing A Trust into a Gift

The Consequences of Changing A Trust into a Gift

Trusts are one of the most commonly used estate planning tools by Jacksonville estate planning lawyers for a good reason. A Trust can permit an asset to bypass probate while allowing the original owner the power to control and manage…

Rank this Week: 193

Rule of Law

Covers British Columbia wills, trusts and estates law, elder law and estate litigation. By Stan Rule.

http://rulelaw.blogspot.com/

Jan 2
Supreme Court of Canada Decision Takes a Narrow Approach to Rectification

Supreme Court of Canada Decision Takes a Narrow Approach to Rectification

The majority of the Supreme Court of Canada has construed the equitable power of the court to rectify a contract or other document relatively narrowly in a recent decision, Canada (Attorney General) v. FairmontHotels Inc. 2016 SCC 56.…
Nov 30
Counting the Days: How to Calculate the Five-Day Survival Period in Section 10 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act

Counting the Days: How to Calculate the Five-Day Survival Period in Section 10 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act

Section 10 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act provides for a 5-day survival before a person may inherit from another. For example, if in your will you leave your estate to your spouse, then she must survive you for a period of at least…
Nov 28
British Columbia's New Societies Act Came into Effect Today

British Columbia's New Societies Act Came into Effect Today

The Societies Act came into effect today, November 28, 2016. The new legislation has made significant changes to the governance of non-profit societies incorporated in British Columbia It replaces the Society Act (the "Old Act"), which is now…

Rank this Week: 218

Nursing Home Law Center

Covers common problems encountered by residents and their families at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. By Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers.

https://www.nursinghomelawcenter.org/

Dec 12
Action Against Nursing Home Operator for Systemic Understaffing

Action Against Nursing Home Operator for Systemic Understaffing

One of the nation’s largest nursing home chains suffered a legal setback that could eventually send ripples throughout the nursing care community at large. Despite aggressive attempts to have a lawsuit thrown out alleging that the…
Nov 14
Investment in Nursing Industry Seen as Lucrative. But at What Cost?

Investment in Nursing Industry Seen as Lucrative. But at What Cost?

It really doesn’t come as a surprise to most people to learn that seniors are representing a growing segment of the overall population. Current figures suggest that the number of elderly people living in the country may climb by about…
Oct 20
Life Care Centers Nursing Home

Life Care Centers Nursing Home

Life Care Centers of America (LCCA) are based out of Cleveland, TN and operate over 200 nursing homes and assisted care facilities across the U.S. They opened their first facility back in 1970 and have grown into one of the largest chains of…

Rank this Week: 414

Provides news and views on current topics in elder law, estate planning, wills and trusts, caregiver issues, probate and estate administration, Medicaid and Veterans benefits, other issues of importance to seniors and their families. By Joseph S. Karp.

http://karplaw.blogspot.com/

Jan 6
Affordable Care Act Repeal May Impact Medicare Benefit

Affordable Care Act Repeal May Impact Medicare Benefit

At the top of the GOP agenda is repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). We do not yet know what, if anything, would replace it. Several proposals have been put forward, the most detailed one from U.S. Rep. (and Trump's pick for HHS…
Dec 20
How NOT to sign a nursing home admissions agreement

How NOT to sign a nursing home admissions agreement

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Dec 17
Bad Medicaid advice and a questionable guardian equal a double nightmare for Palm Beach County resident

Bad Medicaid advice and a questionable guardian equal a double nightmare for Palm Beach County resident

I frequently remind blog readers of two important planning steps to take: First, get guidance from a Florida Bar Certified Elder Law Attorney when pursuing long-term care Medicaid benefits. Second, make plans to avoid court-ordered…

Rank this Week: 676

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning…

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning Blog

Covers Pennsylvania and national elder law and estate planning issues. By Jeffrey A. Marshall.

http://marshallelder.blogspot.com/

Jan 5
Medical Deduction Threshold for Seniors Increase

Medical Deduction Threshold for Seniors Increase

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Jan 1
A plan to deal with aging

A plan to deal with aging

It’s 2017. Another year has disappeared into history. If you are like me, the older you get, the more quickly each year seems to pass. January is the month when people make resolutions for the New Year. If you are over age 60, and…
Dec 8
Congress Passes Special Needs Trust Law - Fixes 23 Year Old Error

Congress Passes Special Needs Trust Law - Fixes 23 Year Old Error

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Law Office of Roy W. Litherland…

Law Office of Roy W. Litherland Blog

Covers estate planning, probate and living trusts.

http://www.attorneyoffice.com/blog/

Jan 3
Litherland Law Office 2017 Government Policy Forecast

Litherland Law Office 2017 Government Policy Forecast

By: Matthew M. Shafae, Attorney Law Office of Roy W. Litherland Elections have consequences. On January 3, 2017, the 115th United States Congress met for the first time, with both houses controlled by the Republican Party. On January…
Dec 29
Limits to Medi-Cal Recovery

Limits to Medi-Cal Recovery

By: Matthew M. Shafae, Attorney Law Office of Roy W. Litherland The future of Medi-Cal eligibility has been the subject of speculation for a little over a decade now. Will the California implementation of the federal Medicaid system,…
Dec 28
Advanced Medi-Cal Triggers – Spousal Election

Advanced Medi-Cal Triggers – Spousal Election

By: Justin M. Kennedy, Attorney Law Office of Roy W. Litherland While at an estate planning conference in November, one of the speakers discussed a planning strategy that may benefit many married couples. The planning strategy involves…

Rank this Week: 691

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Covers Illinois nursing homes and information for nursing home residents, family members, ombudsmen, resident advocates, elder law attorneys and nursing home staff. By Levin & Perconti.

http://blog.levinperconti.com/

Jan 2
Neglect and Abuse in Illinois CILA

Neglect and Abuse in Illinois CILA

A recent Chicago Tribune article brings to light the issue of neglect and abuse of individuals with disabilities living in group homes known as Community Integrated Living Arrangements, or CILAs. The neglect and abuse of individuals…
Nov 24
Negligent Nursing Home Care Blamed for Woman’s Death

Negligent Nursing Home Care Blamed for Woman’s Death

Nursing homes are required to provide proper care to our elderly loved ones in their twilight years. Sadly, sometimes nursing homes fail to provide the level of care that is expected or that is required. The administrator for a woman’s…
Nov 24
Negligent Nursing Home Care Blamed for Woman’s Death

Negligent Nursing Home Care Blamed for Woman’s Death

Nursing homes are required to provide proper care to our elderly loved ones in their twilight years. Sadly, sometimes nursing homes fail to provide the level of care that is expected or that is required. The administrator for a woman’s…

Rank this Week: 660

Hauptman and Hauptman, P.C. Blog

Covers guardianship, Medicaid, probate and estate administration.

http://www.hauptmanlaw.com/blog

Jan 2
What to Do When You Have No One to Help

What to Do When You Have No One to Help

I have written often about the need for everyone to have a support system in place in the event of a crisis. Think about whom you would turn to…
Dec 25
New Medicaid and VA Figures for 2017 #2017Medicaidnumber

New Medicaid and VA Figures for 2017 #2017Medicaidnumber

It’s time to update the numbers for many of the government programs that affect our clients’ lives and that we work with so often. I…
Dec 18
Important Change to Special Needs Trust Law

Important Change to Special Needs Trust Law

In 1993 Congress enacted a law commonly referred to as OBRA 1993. The law contained major changes to the Medicaid laws. Included in…

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Planning Notes

Covers fundamental concepts relevant to estate planning, business law, real estate law, and tax law. By Cook & Cook.

http://cooklaw.co/blog

Dec 29
How are Employee Bonuses Taxed?

How are Employee Bonuses Taxed?

How is an end of year bonus taxed? Bonuses are included in a special type of income called "Supplemental Wages," which are defined by the IRS as follows: Supplemental wages are wage payments to an employee that aren't regular wages. They…
Dec 29
Tax Plan Differences: Trump vs. House GOP

Tax Plan Differences: Trump vs. House GOP

Although Trump and the Republicans in the House of Representatives generally agree on a number of significant tax reform issues, there are still a number of issues that need to be resolved, as discussed in the video below from the Wall Street…
Dec 22
Special Needs Trust Fairness Act Becomes Law

Special Needs Trust Fairness Act Becomes Law

Congress has passed, and the President has signed, a significant change to the Federal Medicaid laws applicable to supplemental needs trusts, commonly called special needs trusts. WealthManagement.com: On Dec. 13, 2016, President Obama…

Rank this Week: 578

Cramer Law Center

Covers estate planning, probate, guardianship and elder law issues.

http://cramerlawcenter.com/blog/

Dec 21
Happy Holidays from Cramer Law Center

Happy Holidays from Cramer Law Center

From the Cramer Law Center family to yours, we wish you the happiest of holidays and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Our office will be closed from December 26, 2016 until January 3, 2017, so that our entire team can spend some much…
Dec 13
Possession is Nine-Tenths of the Law Part 3 (Joint Safe Deposit Boxes)

Possession is Nine-Tenths of the Law Part 3 (Joint Safe Deposit Boxes)

A frequent question which arises in probate matters is who owns the contents of a safe deposit box. The fact that a safe deposit box is leased to a husband and wife creates no legal presumption that property contained in the box is owned…
Nov 28
Possession is Nine-Tenths of the Law – Part 2

Possession is Nine-Tenths of the Law – Part 2

Our last blog talked about a case where possession of “lost “cash did not result in the “finder” of the cash ending up with it. In a famous “treasure trove” case involving Mel Fisher and the wreck of the…

Rank this Week: 686

Virginia Disability Law Blog

Covers Social Security disability law and special needs trusts. By Sheri R. Abrams.

http://sheriabrams.com/blog

Dec 13
Social Security Now Allows Claimants To Check Application & Appeal Statu

Social Security Now Allows Claimants To Check Application & Appeal Statu

This month Social Security launched a new service for “my Social Security” account holders so that they can check on the status of an application for benefits or an appeal. This service provides detailed information about…
Dec 12
People with Disabilities Will Soon Be Able to Create Their Own Special Needs Trust

People with Disabilities Will Soon Be Able to Create Their Own Special Needs Trust

The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, federal legislation that will allow people with disabilities to create their own special needs trusts instead of having to rely on others, has passed the Congress. The measure was included in the 21st…
Dec 12
Should You Laminate Your Social Security Card?

Should You Laminate Your Social Security Card?

NO! Do not laminate your card. Lamination prevents detection of many security features. However, you may cover the card with plastic or other removable material if it does not damage the card. Posted by Sheri R. Abrams, Fairfax Virginia…

Rank this Week: 918

New York Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer…

New York Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers national and New York based elder neglect and nursing home abuse news. Published By Gallivan & Gallivan.

http://www.newyorknursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

Dec 8
Six Individuals Arrested for Stealing from Nursing Home Resident

Six Individuals Arrested for Stealing from Nursing Home Resident

On October 18, 2016, six individuals were arrested in New York for exploiting the financial vulnerability of nursing home residents; defendants are from Bronx, New York, Queens and Suffolk Counties. The five New York City defendants…
Dec 8
Six Individuals Arrested for Stealing from Nursing Home Resident

Six Individuals Arrested for Stealing from Nursing Home Resident

On October 18, 2016, six individuals were arrested in New York for exploiting the financial vulnerability of nursing home residents; defendants are from Bronx, New York, Queens and Suffolk Counties. The five New York City defendants…
Oct 21
Lawsuit Filed Against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Following New Arbitration Regulation

Lawsuit Filed Against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Following New Arbitration Regulation

The American Health Care Association (ACHA) filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Monday, October 17 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. The suit was filed after CMS…

Rank this Week: 827

All About Estates

Covers estates, trusts, tax, litigation, guardianship and elder care.

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/

Nov 17
Do you know any Jay Walkers?

Do you know any Jay Walkers?

Have you seen seniors trying to cross a busy street where there are no traffic lights? Many think they can walk faster than the speeding car headed their way. Not so….. Becoming allies in promoting safety for seniors can encompass a…
Nov 16
Must an estate pay for a charitable pledge by the deceased?

Must an estate pay for a charitable pledge by the deceased?

Canadians are charitable people. According to Statistics Canada, 82% of Canadians made a financial donation to a charitable or non-profit organization in 2013 (the latest available year). The amount given by donors increased from an annual…
Nov 15
TFSA’s – a refresher on the Rule

TFSA’s – a refresher on the Rule

Borrowing heavily from some recent literature on this subject, I though it may be useful at this time of the year to quickly revisit some of the rules surrounding tax free savings accounts (“TFSA”) Contribution room for an…

Rank this Week: 629

Arkansas Legal Issues

By Wilson & Haubert, PLLC.

http://whlawoffices.com/little-rock-lawyer-arkansas-law-blog/

Nov 3
How Much Does an Arkansas Divorce Cost?

How Much Does an Arkansas Divorce Cost?

Divorce is expensive. The biggest divorce cost is obviously the emotional toll. No matter how difficult a marriage has been, it is hard to end it. The financial cost of an Arkansas divorce can also be significant, but it doesn’t have to…
Nov 2
Why Was I Charged for Someone Else’s Drugs?

Why Was I Charged for Someone Else’s Drugs?

One of the many strange things about criminal law is that it’s not illegal to use drugs; it’s just illegal to have them. But what does it mean to “have them”—also known as possession. If you’ve ever…
Oct 24
What Should I Wear to Court?

What Should I Wear to Court?

I am usually in court a few times per week. It happens so often that I don’t really tend to think much about what I wear to court. It’s more like a formula: Start with a boring dark suit + boring white/blue shirt + boring tie that…

Rank this Week: 940

Sykes Elder Blawg

Covers medicaid planning, special needs trusts and estate planning topics for Pennsylvania seniors and their families. By Andrew G. Sykes.

http://www.elderlawofpgh.com/blog/

May 11
Will the bank honor your power of attorney?

Will the bank honor your power of attorney?

A recent article in the New York Times reported on the resistance of banks (and other financial institutions) to honor requests by someone holding power of attorney for an incapacitated person. In one case, the son of a woman with…
May 6
Who can contest a will?

Who can contest a will?

Who can file a will contest under Pennsylvania law? Quick answer: only someone who would benefit financially from having the will declared invalid. Suppose John Doe signs his first and only Last Will and Testament on his death bed. It was…
Apr 26
Pennsylvania authorizes ABLE Act accounts for the disabled

Pennsylvania authorizes ABLE Act accounts for the disabled

Many disabled individuals in the U.S. receive public benefits from programs that place restrictions on the dollar amount (typically $2,000) of assets a recipient can own. Medicaid and SSI are two examples. Federal and state law allow the…

Rank this Week: 550

Cooper Elder Law

Covers Ohio estate planning, nursing home protection and qualifying for veterans benefits. By Thom L. Cooper Company, LPA.

http://cooperelderlaw.com/our-blog/

Jun 8
Cooper, Adel & Associates Names Daniel H. Vu Partner

Cooper, Adel & Associates Names Daniel H. Vu Partner

Founder Thom L. Cooper and Managing Partner Mitchell J. Adel are pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Vu as partner in the law firm of Cooper, Adel and Associates. Vu will lead the development of the firm’s advance estate…
Apr 22
Earth Day is a good opportunity to fertilize your estate plan.

Earth Day is a good opportunity to fertilize your estate plan.

By Attorney Ted Brown Earth Day is one of my favorite times of the year as it marks the dawn of spring and reminds us of the natural wonder of seasonal renewal. It gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on not only the pristine beauty…
Apr 7
Ohio Under Fire Over Medicaid Regulation

Ohio Under Fire Over Medicaid Regulation

By Attorney Nathan Simpson In a recent opinion in the case Wagner v. McCarthy, a judge from the Federal District Court for Southern Ohio issued a preliminary injunction against the Ohio Department of Medicaid for its interpretation of federal…

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Elder Law Office of David Wingate,…

Elder Law Office of David Wingate, LLC

Covers elder law, assisted living facilities, estate planning, and nursing homes.

http://blog.davidwingate.com/

Mar 8
Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning - 2015 What Will Happen? (Contd)

Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning - 2015 What Will Happen? (Contd)

Related proposals pertaining to qualified plans and individual retirement accounts. In addition, the Green Book includes the following proposals that pertain to qualified plans and IRAs: A limit on the total accrual of retirement benefits by…
Mar 7
Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning - 2015 What Will Happen? (Contd)

Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning - 2015 What Will Happen? (Contd)

Sales, exchanges and “comparable transactions” with grantor trusts. The Obama Administration would attempt to address the disconnect between the income tax rules and the estate tax rules that apply to intentionally defective grantor…
Mar 7
Social Security Ups Disability Safeguard

Social Security Ups Disability Safeguard

The Social Security Administration is expanding a program nationally to help bar criminals from controlling benefits on behalf of individuals with disabilities and the elderly. The program originally launched as a pilot in the…

Rank this Week: 472

Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker…

Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker LLP Blog

Covers elder law.

http://www.craigebrawley.com/blog/

May 11
Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-Term Care Insurance

Our safety net has a hole in it. If you or a loved one live in North Carolina and end up needing 24-hour-per-day care in an assisted living facility (like many persons in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease, for example), you will have…
May 11
Giving Your House Away and Medicaid Transfer Penaltie

Giving Your House Away and Medicaid Transfer Penaltie

One question I am often asked is whether clients should give their homes to their children. The usual reason for the question is the parents wanting to get eligible for Medicaid quicker and save the house for the children. The decision is not…
May 5
Quadriplegic Para-Olympian Walk

Quadriplegic Para-Olympian Walk

Quadriplegic Para-Olympian Walk

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Chicago Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury. By Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.

http://www.salvilaw.com/blog/

Jan 6
$18.5 million settlement obtained on behalf of child that suffered brain damage due to delay in meningitis diagnosi

$18.5 million settlement obtained on behalf of child that suffered brain damage due to delay in meningitis diagnosi

CHICAGO (January 9, 2017) – Attorneys Matthew L. Williams and Tara R. Devine of the law firm Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. obtained an $18.5 million settlement on behalf of a child who suffered a serious brain…
Jan 4
Patrick Salvi Jr. discusses 2017’s new Illinois laws on FOX 32

Patrick Salvi Jr. discusses 2017’s new Illinois laws on FOX 32

CHICAGO (January 4, 2017) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Attorney and Partner Patrick Salvi Jr. was featured live on Fox 32 Chicago Wednesday morning to break down a few law changes taking place in the Land of Lincoln in…
Jan 3
New Illinois laws take effect in 2017

New Illinois laws take effect in 2017

CHICAGO (Salvi Law) – With the start of a new year comes new laws for Illinois residents to obey. Nearly 200 new Illinois laws took effect on Jan. 1, 2017. The 192 laws make changes to Illinois laws regarding health,... The post New…

Rank this Week: 1966

Nursing Home Negligence Lawyer…

Nursing Home Negligence Lawyer Blog

Covers accident and elder law. By Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC.

https://www.nursinghomelawyer.news/

Jan 6
Kingsport, Tennessee Nursing Home Under Investigation for Mistreating Patient

Kingsport, Tennessee Nursing Home Under Investigation for Mistreating Patient

Brookhaven Manor is the latest Tennessee nursing home to be investigated for abusing, neglecting and mistreating their patients. Broohaven Manor, located in Kingsport, Tennessee, is the subject of two investigations, one by the Tennessee…
Jan 3
Profits over Patients: Missouri Nursing Home Running Low on Money Stops Feeding and Medicating Its Resident

Profits over Patients: Missouri Nursing Home Running Low on Money Stops Feeding and Medicating Its Resident

A Festus, Missouri nursing home was recently closed by state health officials due to what was apparently the most egregious neglect seen by that agency: neglect of the entire nursing home and its patients and staff by its parent company.…
Dec 28
Nursing Home Sexual Abuse in Tennessee – What Can Be Done To Prevent It?

Nursing Home Sexual Abuse in Tennessee – What Can Be Done To Prevent It?

The issue of sexual assault of elders in nursing homes is a serious one. The phrase promulgated on many college campuses to bring awareness to rape and other unwanted sexual encounters, “No Means No,” also applies in nursing…

Rank this Week: 1990

Ohio Estate Planning & Asset…

Ohio Estate Planning & Asset Protection

By AlerStallings, LLC.

http://www.alerstallings.com/blog/

Jan 6
Does your estate plan still work?

Does your estate plan still work?

Change is inevitable. And when it occurs, your estate plan must change as well. Most of us have been told that we should go to the doctor once a year for a checkup. We know the car oil needs changed every 3,000 miles or so. However, unlike…
Dec 23
Are you Uninformed About Estate Planning?

Are you Uninformed About Estate Planning?

Do you have a plan in place if you can’t make health and financial decisions for yourself? What about a plan to protect your loved ones in the event you become injured or die? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Many Americans…
Nov 4
How to Avoid a Common IRA Mistake

How to Avoid a Common IRA Mistake

If you’re like many people, you’ve probably invested in an IRA for retirement. But one piece of advice I can give you is to always make sure one thing is in order: your beneficiary forms. Here’s why. Many clients we…

Rank this Week: 2086

Southern California Nursing Home…

Southern California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers various nursing home abuse and elder neglect issues such as signs and symptoms of neglect, and California Elder Abuse and Neglect Law. By Walton Law Firm LLP.

http://www.nursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

Jan 6
Nursing Home Neglect in San Diego and the Rise of Superbug

Nursing Home Neglect in San Diego and the Rise of Superbug

If your elderly loved one resides in a San Diego nursing home and requires antibiotics for a bacterial infection, can you trust that your loved one is receiving the proper medication? According to a report from Kaiser Health News,…
Dec 29
Concerns About California’s Right-to-Die Law and Alzheimer’s Patient

Concerns About California’s Right-to-Die Law and Alzheimer’s Patient

This past spring, a right-to-die law took effect in California, permitting residents of San Diego County who are terminally ill to make the decision to end their lives through doctor-prescribed medications. As an article from NBC News…
Dec 23
More Fall Prevention is Necessary in Southern California

More Fall Prevention is Necessary in Southern California

Has an elderly loved one mentioned a fall-related injury in a nursing home or assisted-living facility in San Diego County? Or, have you learned that an elderly parent suffered a fall while under the care of a nursing home staff? Falls often…

Rank this Week: 1482

CEB blog

Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com

Jan 6
IRS Left Holding the Bag After Investors Madoff with Million

IRS Left Holding the Bag After Investors Madoff with Million

How much is a fictitious brokerage account worth, and what happens when it loses value? The IRS and the Tax Court have struggled with issues arising from the Bernie Madoff scandal. The answer may depend on when (and how) you ask the question.…
Jan 4
Something’s Come Up: Getting a Trial Date Continuance

Something’s Come Up: Getting a Trial Date Continuance

“[T]he dates assigned for a trial are firm. All parties and their counsel must regard the date set for trial as certain.” Cal Rules of Ct 3.1332(a). But things come up, and attorneys sometimes need to request a continuance of the…
Dec 28
CEBblog’s Most Popular Posts of 2016

CEBblog’s Most Popular Posts of 2016

Thanks for reading, commenting, and sharing CEBblog™ this year! We hope you find something useful and interesting in each of the 5 most popular posts from 2016: How to Authenticate a Social Media Post Review This Before Drafting a…

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Kraft Elder Law Blog

Covers elder law issues.

http://www.kraftelderlaw.com/blog/

Jan 6
Processed Carbs, Sugary Drinks May Increase Risk of Breast, Prostate Cancer

Processed Carbs, Sugary Drinks May Increase Risk of Breast, Prostate Cancer

HealthDay reports new research suggests that people “who consume a lot of processed carbohydrates” and “sugary drinks may face heightened risks of breast and prostate cancers.” Researchers analyzed data from 3,200…
Jan 5
FDA Warns Overdosing on Anti-Diarrhea Drugs Can Cause Fatal Heart Problem

FDA Warns Overdosing on Anti-Diarrhea Drugs Can Cause Fatal Heart Problem

The AP reports that the Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday that common anti-diarrhea drugs, such as prescription Imodium (loperamide) and related over-the-counter drugs, “can cause potentially deadly heart…
Jan 4
NSAIDs May Increase Risk of Heart Failure, Study Indicate

NSAIDs May Increase Risk of Heart Failure, Study Indicate

TIME reports research published in BMJ indicated that the use of prescription painkillers known as non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may have some “serious side effects, including increased risk of heart events.”…

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Fink Rosner Ershow-Levenberg Blog

Covers disability and social security, elder law, and VA benefits.

http://blog.finkrosnerershow-levenberg.com/

Jan 6
Palliative care in a nursing home setting

Palliative care in a nursing home setting

A person who moves into a nursing home is referred to as a “resident” for a reason — this is their new home. At the end of life, the health care representative (or the patient himself) may be wondering whether ……
Jan 4
“Can you just do a quit claim deed?”

“Can you just do a quit claim deed?”

“Can you just do a quitclaim deed?” is a common question brought to our office. Sometimes it’s a question by a child, other times by the spouse of the senior citizen homeowner. There’s a concern about “saving the…
Jan 2
Guardian needs a Court Order is needed to move incapacitated person out of State

Guardian needs a Court Order is needed to move incapacitated person out of State

Once a Court has ruled that a person is “incapacitated” and has appointed a Guardian of his person and property, the Guardian has many responsibilities and also, there are certain restrictions on what a Guardian may do. The…

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Law Office of Andrew M. Lamkin,…

Law Office of Andrew M. Lamkin, P.C. Blog

Covers elder law.

http://lamkinelderlaw.com/articles/

Jan 6
Sensitive Estate Planning Questions That You Must Addre

Sensitive Estate Planning Questions That You Must Addre

Understanding and Caring Attorneys Assisting with Estate Planning in the Long Island Area Estate planning tends to strike fear in some. After all, it is about planning the future after death. While that sounds morbid, it is a necessity if…
Dec 22
The Importance of Holding a Family Meeting to Discuss Your Estate Plan

The Importance of Holding a Family Meeting to Discuss Your Estate Plan

New York Attorney Recommends Helping your Family Understand your Estate Plan via Family Meetings You have family meetings to discuss important issues in the family, but have you had one about your estate plan or what happens to finances after…
Dec 15
How Will Your Reverse Mortgage Affect Your Beneficiaries?

How Will Your Reverse Mortgage Affect Your Beneficiaries?

New York Estate Planning Attorney Explains Reverse Mortgages and the Effect they may have on Your Estate You have seen the commercials and heard the advice from financial planners. However, once you take out that reverse mortgage, what…

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Elder Law Prof Blog

Edited by Kim Dayton, Rebecca C. Morgan and Katherine C. Pearson.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/elder_law/

Jan 6
Alzheimer's: Greater Impact on Women?

Alzheimer's: Greater Impact on Women?

I was reading a recent blog post on the Scientific American that featured a guest blog by Dr. Snyder, the Senior Director of Medical and Scientific Operations, Medical and Scientific Relations for the Alzheimer's Association. The blog,…
Jan 5
Medicaid Pocket Primer

Medicaid Pocket Primer

Kaiser Health News has released a Medicaid Pocket Primer. The Primer succinctly explains what is Medicaid, its structure, those covered, services, the impact of the ACA, how beneficiaries access care, the program's impact on beneficiaries'…
Jan 4
Just a Reminder-6th Annual Health Law Conference at FSU

Just a Reminder-6th Annual Health Law Conference at FSU

I'd posted about this previously (but had the wrong date, sorry Marshall) so just a reminder, Save the Date: February 13, 2017, the 6th Annual Health Law Conference at Florida State University. This year's conference is titled Patients as…

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Estate Law Canada

Covers estate planning topics, trusts, probate, Enduring Powers of Attorney, health care directives, incapacity issues and elder law. By Lynne Butler.

http://estatelawcanada.blogspot.com/

Jan 5
A win for testamentary freedom

A win for testamentary freedom

"Testamentary freedom" means the right to leave your estate to whoever you want. We all know there are some legal restrictions on testamentary freedom. For example, we know that if we leave our spouses out of our wills, the spouses…
Dec 30
I undervalued an asset on the estate inventory. Now what?

I undervalued an asset on the estate inventory. Now what?

One of the tasks of an executor or estate administrator is to prepare an inventory of the estate. This is not always cut and dried, especially for an administrator who cannot always get access to records before the administration grant is…
Dec 29
What does "a will speaks from death" mean?

What does "a will speaks from death" mean?

Recently somebody asked me to explain the phrase "a will speaks from death". I thought it might be something others wondered about as well so I'm sharing an explanation here. It's all about timing. In law, the phrase means that a…

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German Law Group Blog

Covers estate planning.

http://www.germanlawgroup.com/

Jan 5
Will I Qualify for North Dakota Medicaid for the Aged?

Will I Qualify for North Dakota Medicaid for the Aged?

At some point during your retirement years there is a good chance that you will need long-term care (LTC). The cost of that care could deplete a lifetime of savings in a short period of time if you failed to plan ahead and include…
Nov 29
What Is a Partnership Buy Sell Agreement?

What Is a Partnership Buy Sell Agreement?

A small business may be structured using any of several different types of legal entities, including a partnership. If you have entered into a partnership agreement, you retain a valuable legal interest in the business. That interest is an…
Nov 24
Types of Trusts for Farmer

Types of Trusts for Farmer

Family farms have been the backbone of the American economy for centuries. Despite efforts by big farming to take over the farming industry, family farms have survived – even flourished in many cases. In reality, it isn’t big…

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Chicago Injury Lawyer

By the Willens Law Offices.

https://www.willenslaw.com/blog/

Jan 4
Loss of Vision Due to a Serious Accident in Chicago

Loss of Vision Due to a Serious Accident in Chicago

A serious accident can have dire consequences including vision loss. Loss of vision may vary in severity from person to person. While for some people it could be temporary, for others it could be a permanent disability. Vision loss could be…
Jan 3
Birth Injuries: Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Birth Injuries: Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Failure to identify signs of Meconium aspiration syndrome, and managing it in a timely and effective manner may amount to medical negligence. Meconium is the baby’s first bowel movement. It is tar-like, and contains bile, amniotic…
Dec 31
Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer – Beauty Salon Injuries and Infection

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer – Beauty Salon Injuries and Infection

For most of us, a trip to the beauty salon is a pleasurable experience. For others, the experience becomes nothing short of traumatic because of the injuries and infections they suffer. Patrons have suffered injuries and infections…

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Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Blog

Covers estate planning, probate and living trusts in Nevada.

http://www.wealth-counselors.com/blog/

Jan 4
Planning for Taxes on Inheritance

Planning for Taxes on Inheritance

Taxes on inheritance are imposed on property received from someone else’s estate after their death. The federal government does not impose an inheritance tax. Instead, inheritance taxes are imposed at the state level only.…
Dec 20
Pet Trust

Pet Trust

If you are one of the millions of Americans who considers a beloved pet to be part of the family, then you undoubtedly worry about what will happen to your pet when you are no longer here to take care of him or her. The good news is that with…
Dec 5
Handling Estate Tax in your Estate Planning

Handling Estate Tax in your Estate Planning

Many of our clients would agree that paying estate taxes is one of their major concerns in estate planning. There is no Nevada estate tax, but that is not the case in every state. So, it is important to check with your state…

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Abuser Goes to Work

Employment law blog about workplace abuse, bullying and discrimination. By Patricia Barnes.

http://abusergoestowork.com

Jan 4
Fox News: The Cost of Sexual Harassment

Fox News: The Cost of Sexual Harassment

Fox News has gone from being the stolid and leading voice of conservatism in the United States to a network wracked with turmoil. This week, it was announced that Fox is losing it’s leading on-air female…
Nov 29
Bloomberg Articles on Age Discrimination in Employment

Bloomberg Articles on Age Discrimination in Employment

I am excited to be quoted in a series of excellent articles addressing the problem of age discrimination in employment published today by Bloomberg’s Daily Labor Report. The main article, by Patrick Dorrian, J.D.,…
Oct 10
Appeals Court Rules Job Applicants Can’t Sue for Age Discrimination

Appeals Court Rules Job Applicants Can’t Sue for Age Discrimination

A federal appeals court has ruled that job applicants cannot sue an employer for promulgating policies and practices that discriminate in hiring on the basis of age. The ruling is a major setback for victims of age discrimination in hiring,…

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New York Elder Law Attorney Blog

By Ettinger Law Firm.

http://www.newyorkelderlawattorneyblog.com/

Jan 4
Negligent Wound Care in Nursing Home

Negligent Wound Care in Nursing Home

Part of the important tasks of caregivers in nursing homes is the care of wounds. Many patients have wounds of various types. Staff members must take note of any scrapes, lacerations, pressure ulcers, or other wounds, and take steps to…
Dec 30
Social Security Earnings Test & Increases in 2017

Social Security Earnings Test & Increases in 2017

The Social Security Administration recently released a list of changes to take place in 2017, which included the cost of living adjustment that we discussed in a previous article, as well as a new earnings test limits for those older adults…
Dec 27
Trusts: Your Right of Withdrawal

Trusts: Your Right of Withdrawal

Every trust document is different; the terms of a trust can vary greatly, giving the beneficiaries either a broad range of power or can limit a beneficiary’s power to only include specific rights. Some of the differing terms of trust…

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Aging & Law in West Virginia

Features a case of the week. By West Virginia Senior Legal Aid.

http://seniorlegalaid.blogspot.com/

Jan 4
Jury Duty Fine Telephone Scam

Jury Duty Fine Telephone Scam

West Virginians beware of a call saying you owe a fine for failing to appear for jury duty, and threatening jail if you don't pay by money order. Such scam has recently been reported in the Huntington area. Any government agency, state or…
Dec 27
WVSLA opposes racism and seeks to serve WV seniors of color

WVSLA opposes racism and seeks to serve WV seniors of color

In response to recent statements published on social media by the senior services provider in Clay County, WV, the Board of Directors and staff of West Virginia Senior Legal Aid wishes to reiterate our commitment to serving senior West…
Dec 12
Price of US national parks lifetime Senior Pass may go up dramatically, get yours now

Price of US national parks lifetime Senior Pass may go up dramatically, get yours now

If you are at least 62 years old you can get a Senior Pass (formerly the Golden Age Pass) "A $10.00 lifetime pass that provides access to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies, with up to 100% of the proceeds…

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Digital Hereinafter

Legal practice blog with a focus on solo-small estate planning firm practice. By the Law Office of Smilie G. Rogers, PLLC.

http://www.maineestateattorney.com

Jan 3
Is Providing Successor Trustees with Guidance Beneficial?

Is Providing Successor Trustees with Guidance Beneficial?

I have never seen a trust drafted by another lawyer that attempted to provide guidance to a successor trustee but I have seem many successor trustees operating in the complete dark for years. Often the result is the failure to ……
Jul 29
Revised Additional Instructions for Advance Health Care Directive

Revised Additional Instructions for Advance Health Care Directive

Sometime ago now I blogged about the importance of empowering clients to prepare additional instructions regarding their wishes that go beyond what traditional boilerplate Advance Health Care Directives and/or Living Wills…
Apr 28
Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

Planning takes time. Meaningful planning requires vigilance, doesn’t it? How do you as an estate planner maintain vigilance? Assuming the client wanted to patriciate,…

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Estate Planning Blog

Covering estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, and veteran's benefits in Virginia. By Hook Law Center.

http://www.hooklawcenter.com/blog/

Dec 30
The 65-Day Rule: What Every Trustee Should Know about Taxe

The 65-Day Rule: What Every Trustee Should Know about Taxe

Happy New Year! We hope you and yours had an enjoyable holiday season and that 2017 brings you happiness and good health. With the close of the calendar year behind us, tax season is just beginning for individuals and many…
Dec 27
ABLE Accounts Open in Virginia

ABLE Accounts Open in Virginia

For those of you who have been waiting for Virginia529 to open the enrollment process for ABLE accounts, your wait is over. The Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law in December, 2014 and Virginia…
Dec 20
Special Needs Trust Fairness Act Passes Congre

Special Needs Trust Fairness Act Passes Congre

On December 7, 2016, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act passed Congress as part of the 21st Century Cures Act and is expected to be signed by President Obama very soon. This is a momentous victory for persons with disabilities since it…

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Malman Law Injury Blog

Covers recent cases, helpful tips, and research with personal injury, workers compensation, accident injuries, nursing home neglect and abuse, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

http://www.malmanlaw.com/malman-law-injury-blog

Dec 30
Hip Fractures and Slip and Fall Injuries: What You Need to Know

Hip Fractures and Slip and Fall Injuries: What You Need to Know

Chicago Attorney Serving Elderly Victims of Slip-and-Fall Accidents Hip fractures are very serious injuries, especially for older individuals (those over the age of 65). When a fracture occurs as the result of a slip and fall accident, it can…
Dec 27
Complications That May Arise After a Bone Fracture From an Accident

Complications That May Arise After a Bone Fracture From an Accident

Experienced Chicago Attorney Serving Victims of Bone Fractures Sustained in an Accident One of the most common types of injuries following an accident is a bone fracture. Fractures are something that almost everyone will experience at least…
Dec 23
Who Do You Contact After an Auto Accident?

Who Do You Contact After an Auto Accident?

Experienced Auto Accident Attorneys Serving all of Chicago An auto accident is emotionally and mentally traumatizing. Not only are you dealing with your injuries and the anxiety that may come from an accident, but you also have administrative…

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Estate Planning Blog

Provides estate planning thoughts, news and planning ideas. By Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP.

http://www.gilfix.com/blog/

Dec 29
Robin Williams’ family battles over estate

Robin Williams’ family battles over estate

Robin Williams’ widow Susan Williams settled out of court a lawsuit over the late actor’s estate last year. The highly publicized dispute with his children revolved around an estate worth an estimated $100 million. Disagreements…
Dec 5
Michael Gilfix, National Experts Form Trump Policy Analysis Group

Michael Gilfix, National Experts Form Trump Policy Analysis Group

THE TRUMP POLICY ANALYSIS GROUP (TPAG) – FOCUSING ON OLDER AMERICANS AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS The Trump Policy Analysis Group (TPAG)1 has convened to consider probable changes in law that will affect older Americans and those with…
Nov 30
Three mistakes parents of special needs children should avoid

Three mistakes parents of special needs children should avoid

Parents of special needs children hope to provide their offspring with financial security and the care they need. However, even with the best of intentions they risk making mistakes that could have costly, long-term consequences for their…

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The Law Office of Alexis B. Levitt…

The Law Office of Alexis B. Levitt Blog

Covers caregiver issues, estate planning, living at home and special needs trusts.

http://www.alexislevitt.com/blog/

Dec 22
Are You Caring for Someone Who Wanders?

Are You Caring for Someone Who Wanders?

CMS (the agency that manages Medicare and Medicaid) recently put out this interesting FAQ piece on wandering. The piece is aimed at managers of day programs and assisted livings, but there are a lot of useful nuggets in here for people who…
Dec 21
WATD Radio Show!

WATD Radio Show!

I had a new experience this weekend – I was on the radio! Patti Abbate & Tom Foye co-host WATD’s “My Generation” radio show every Sunday from 7p – 8p. This week, I was their guest and we talked about a host…
Dec 21
Have You Been Appointed Representative Payee?

Have You Been Appointed Representative Payee?

If you are caring for a loved one who receives Social Security and who cannot manage the Social Security benefits on her own, then you can ask the Social Security Administration to name you (or someone else) as your loved one’s…

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Deborah Sexton Law Office, P. A.…

Deborah Sexton Law Office, P. A. Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law.

http://www.arkansas-estateplanning.com/blog/

Dec 21
Get Organized with a Master Directory

Get Organized with a Master Directory

This is an article from The Smith Law Firm, P.C. (http://www.elderlawyer.com/index.php) in Augusta, Georgia, that we thought others may find helpful. “If you’ve cleaned out the financial files of a loved one who has passed away,…
Dec 21
Portability and Estate Planning

Portability and Estate Planning

This is an article from the Law Offices of Cheryl David (http://www.cheryldavid.com/) in Greensboro, North Carolina, that we thought others may find helpful. Portability allows a surviving spouse to take advantage of a deceased spouse’s…
Dec 15
6 Ways to Prepare for Your First Estate Planning Meeting

6 Ways to Prepare for Your First Estate Planning Meeting

This is an article from The Law Offices of Richard B. Schneider, LLC (http://www.rbsllc.com/) in Portland, Oregon, that we thought others may find helpful. If you have decided to create a comprehensive estate plan, you have made a wise…

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