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General Elder Law Questions
What is elder law?
My close relative is ‘losing it’ and doing bizarre things. What can I do?
How long does conservatorship last?
Are conservators paid?
How can an estate plan prevent a conservatorship proceeding?
My father cannot do simple math. What can be done?
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?
I am a senior citizen. Do I have the right to refuse to consent to medical treatment?
I don’t want to be kept alive if I am in a ‘vegetative’ condition or with irreversible brain damage. Can I use a living will to state my desires?
Is a living will different from a ‘living trust’?
If I have a living will, would I also need a real ‘will’ or a ‘living trust’?
Which is better: a living will or a durable power of attorney for health care?
What happens if there is no living will or durable power of attorney?
Does my family have liability if my advance directive instructs no heroic measures or life support?
I'm interested in donating my organs after my death for transplantation, teaching, or scientific research. What should I do?
My uncle wanted his organs to go to a hospital near where he used to live. If they cannot accept the organs, what happens?
Can family members approve an organ donation for a deceased relative?
What is elder abuse?
What are the forms of elder abuse?
My mom is ready to consider various types of housing options for seniors. How can an attorney help me?
Is there any government regulation of nursing homes?
How do you prove a nursing home gave bad care?
What are the remedies if a nursing home patient is being neglected?
My dad fell in a nursing home and was seriously injured. Might he have a case?
What are typical grounds that private lawsuits can be filed against nursing homes?
Will medicare pay for a stay at a nursing home?
My father is in a nursing home and I pay for the entire cost. Can I deduct this on my tax return?
What if I do not want to go to a nursing home?
Can a difficult/disruptive patient be forced to leave a nursing home against his or her wishes?
My great aunt tillie has been threatened with eviction. What can be done?
Do children have to pay for parents in nursing homes?
Can older employees be forced to retire?
What if I suspect age discrimination?
I am 55 and want to retire next year. Can I receive my pension benefits then or do I have to wait until I am 65?
What about medicare and medicaid?
Do I need medicare if i'm ready to retire but my employer is going to provide me with benefits? I'm age 65 and ready to retire.
A very brief word about social security-
How does supplemental security income fit into this picture?
What about the reverse mortgage program to help me with finances?
My mother is quite ill. I think she is dying. My sister, who has never been very caring or responsible, moved in with mom to take care of her 18 months ago. Before that, I took care of her for eight years. Now my sister is making it difficult for me to see mom, and I have heard that she is saying untrue things about me to her. What should I do?
I am pretty sure that my deceased grandmother had a life insurance policy, but I have no paperwork or other record. Is there a way that I can find out?
Abuse and neglect
What is elder abuse?
What are the forms of elder abuse?
Age discrimination
Can older employees be forced to retire?
What if I suspect age discrimination?
Conservator
What is conservatorship?
My close relative is ‘losing it’ and doing bizarre things. What can I do?
How can an estate plan prevent a conservatorship proceeding?
How can a trust prevent a conservatorship proceeding?
How long does conservatorship last?
Are conservators paid?
Healthcare Options and Power of Attorney
My father cannot do simple math. What can be done?
If I have a living will, would I also need a real ‘will’ or a ‘living trust’?
Which is better: a living will or a durable power of attorney for health care?
Is a living will different from a ‘living trust’?
What happens if there is no living will or durable power of attorney?
How can an estate plan prevent a conservatorship proceeding?
I am a senior citizen. Do I have the right to refuse to consent to medical treatment?
Does my family have liability if my advance directive instructs no heroic measures or life support?
I'm interested in donating my organs after my death for transplantation, teaching, or scientific research. What should I do?
Housing for the elderly
What is elder abuse?
Is there any government regulation of nursing homes?
What are the remedies if a nursing home patient is being neglected?
What are typical grounds that private lawsuits can be filed against nursing homes?
Will medicare pay for a stay at a nursing home?
Do children have to pay for parents in nursing homes?
My father is in a nursing home and I pay for the entire cost. Can I deduct this on my tax return?
My great aunt tillie has been threatened with eviction. What can be done?
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?
Can a difficult/disruptive patient be forced to leave a nursing home against his or her wishes?
What if I do not want to go to a nursing home?
Living will
What is a ‘living will’?
I don’t want to be kept alive if I am in a ‘vegetative’ condition or with irreversible brain damage. Can I use a living will to state my desires?
Is a living will different from a ‘living trust’?
If I have a living will, would I also need a real ‘will’ or a ‘living trust’?
Which is better: a living will or a durable power of attorney for health care?
What happens if there is no living will or durable power of attorney?
Will paramedics follow my living will if they are called to my home?
Medicare and Medicaid
What about medicare and medicaid?
Will medicare pay for a stay at a nursing home?
Do I need medicare if i'm ready to retire but my employer is going to provide me with benefits? I'm age 65 and ready to retire.
Organ donations
I'm interested in donating my organs after my death for transplantation, teaching, or scientific research. What should I do?
My uncle wanted his organs to go to a hospital near where he used to live. If they cannot accept the organs, what happens?
Pension benefits
I am 55 and want to retire next year. Can I receive my pension benefits then or do I have to wait until I am 65?
Reverse mortgages
What is a reverse mortgage?
What about the reverse mortgage program to help me with finances?
Social Security
A very brief word about social security-
How does supplemental security income fit into this picture?
How about a brief overview of survivors benefits?
How do I apply for social security benefits?
Are there earning limits which affect social security benefits?
What monthly benefits can I get from social security?
What is a ‘representative payee?’
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