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Finding Internet Sites On Elder Issues: Health And Human Services, Robin C. Schard
Finding Internet Sites On Elder Issues: Health And Human Services, Robin C. Schard
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Have you ever heard the term information over load? Do you feel it every time you try to find an exact piece of information on the Internet? Here's the place to start.
Crafting A Better Power Of Attorney, Penny L. Davis
Crafting A Better Power Of Attorney, Penny L. Davis
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article deals with crafting effective powers of attorney that carry out an elder's wishes while simultaneously protecting the elder from potential abuses requires care and diligence. This review of some of the more critical issues, along with examples of how to address them, can help elder law attorneys to better serve their clients
Financial Abuses Of Elderly Clients, Alison Barnes
Financial Abuses Of Elderly Clients, Alison Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article identifies what is meant by financial abuse of the elderly, discusses who are the abusers and victims, and illustrates how to identify instances of financial abuse. The author then discusses the possible responses to identified financial abuse, including responses by attorneys, state agencies, and federally mandated programs and acts. She concludes that where an older person is dependent for care on a family member, financial abuse may be best controlled through oversight of the interaction between the caregiver and care receiver, as well as modification of financial arrangements to limit the exposure of the care receiver's assets.
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The Editor has utilized this space to identify for the reader the current state of elder law and its continuing evolution. She then introduces the Elder's Advisor and its goals. Professor Barnes then explains the interactive nature of the Elder's Advisor and invites readers to participate.
The Communitarian Approach In The Elder Law Construct, A. Frank Johns
The Communitarian Approach In The Elder Law Construct, A. Frank Johns
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Johns suggests that the proposed revisions to the Model Rules do not go far enough in their approach to multiple party representations in elder law issues. He discusses initial client contact, formation of the client-lawyer relationship, client confidences in multiple representation, and intergenerational conflicts. Three interesting case studies are included to highlight the problems that can arise.
Employment Tax Issues In Home Health Care Contracts, Ben A. Neiburger
Employment Tax Issues In Home Health Care Contracts, Ben A. Neiburger
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Seniors may receive care for which they pay the provider without realizing the tax implications if they are deemed the employer of the provider. Neiburger discusses the sometimes confusing differences between and independent contractor and an employee, and the various taxes and penalties, both federal and state (Illinois as an example) for which employers are responsible.
Older Adults And Addiction: Why We Should Care, Carol Colleran
Older Adults And Addiction: Why We Should Care, Carol Colleran
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Colleran explains some of the causes of alcohol and medication dependence in older adults, such as voluntary or involuntary retirement, death of a loved one, a change of residence, or health problems such as pain or insomnia. Warning signs are detailed, and suggestions for approaching seniors with these problems, including intervention, are given. A list of additional resources is included.
Elder Law And Estate Planning For Gay And Lesbian Individuals And Couples, Ralph Randazzo
Elder Law And Estate Planning For Gay And Lesbian Individuals And Couples, Ralph Randazzo
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This comprehensive article discusses the unique problems in estate planning encountered by gays and lesbians. Among the items explored are joint representation, advance directives, guardianship, long-term care planning and insurance, Medicare and Medicaid planning, nursing home care, exempt transfers, wills, revocable trusts, gift taxation, and the unique problems encountered which counselors must consider when representing gay and lesbian clients.
Grandparents' Visitation Rights: A Survey Of Reciprocal Kinship-Ties Based In Historical Common Law And Legislative Policies, Jane E. Atkinson
Grandparents' Visitation Rights: A Survey Of Reciprocal Kinship-Ties Based In Historical Common Law And Legislative Policies, Jane E. Atkinson
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article presents an in-depth exploration of the view that family ties and relationships should play an important role in determining grandparent-grandchild visitation rights, based on the important role of the extended family throughout recorded history. Atkinson postulates that post-Troxel visitation decisions should include increased consideration of the value to the child of grandparent visitation.
The Rights Of The Elderly In The Arab Middle East: Islamic Theory Versus Arabic Practice, Radwa S. Elsaman, Mohamed A. Arafa
The Rights Of The Elderly In The Arab Middle East: Islamic Theory Versus Arabic Practice, Radwa S. Elsaman, Mohamed A. Arafa
Marquette Elder's Advisor
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