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Full-Text Articles in Elder Law
Physical Therapists As Consultants To Elder Law Attorneys And Clients, Ron Scott
Physical Therapists As Consultants To Elder Law Attorneys And Clients, Ron Scott
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Physical therapists can act as valuable consultants to attorneys practicing elder law and their clients. This article presents an overview of this profession, including areas of practice, certification, ethics code, and information on contacting physical therapists.
Early-Stage Dementia Diagnosis And Care, Victor G. Valcour, Patricia L. Blanchette
Early-Stage Dementia Diagnosis And Care, Victor G. Valcour, Patricia L. Blanchette
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease and other factors is taking a tremendous toll on elders and their families. According to the author however, if the disease is diagnosed and treated early, many patients can avoid or delay secondary medical and social complications.
Tax-Efficient Wealth Transfer By An Elderly Couple, Allen F. Ross
Tax-Efficient Wealth Transfer By An Elderly Couple, Allen F. Ross
Marquette Elder's Advisor
A growing number of elders have amassed substantial assets as a result of adopting frugal lifestyles or making fortunate investments. This article proposes detailed plans for managing these individuals' taxes as their wealth is transferred.
A Guardianship Jury Trial Case Study, Steven C. Perlis
A Guardianship Jury Trial Case Study, Steven C. Perlis
Marquette Elder's Advisor
An attorney relates his recent experience with guardianship jury trials. Perils shares his insight gained and explains why the jury system can serve as an effective tool for advocating on behalf of elderly
Ethics Of The Attorney In Medical Malpractice Litigation, Marshall B. Kapp
Ethics Of The Attorney In Medical Malpractice Litigation, Marshall B. Kapp
Marquette Elder's Advisor
In medical malpractice litigation, providing legal representation to older patients or their healthcare providers carriers significant ethical implication. However, there has been little scholarly or practical discussion of legal ethics concerning circumstances in which the medical malpractice plaintiff is an older person. The author sets forth a tentative outline of key issues that should be included in an analysis of legal ethics in the medical malpractice context, particularly when an older patient is involved.
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
More Thoughts About Suicide In The Elderly, Richard E. Finlayson
More Thoughts About Suicide In The Elderly, Richard E. Finlayson
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Reverse Mortgage Information Online, Robin C. Schard
Reverse Mortgage Information Online, Robin C. Schard
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Reverse mortgages are a valuable tool that allow seniors to tap their home's equity. The author examines the traps for the unwary.
State Court And Administrative Medicaid Litigation-A Case Study, Steven C. Perlis
State Court And Administrative Medicaid Litigation-A Case Study, Steven C. Perlis
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The article examines a case study discussing an elderly couples access to Medicaid. The case was created to determine whether to approve the elderly couples Medicaid request.
A Win/Win Scenario For The Senior Key Employee And The Closely Held Business Owner: Nonqualified Deferred Compensation, Grace C. Wellwerts
A Win/Win Scenario For The Senior Key Employee And The Closely Held Business Owner: Nonqualified Deferred Compensation, Grace C. Wellwerts
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Seniors are living and staying employed longer. Wellwerts discusses how being strategic, a client can defer inflation-adjusted income into retirement years.
Legislating Access To Adult Wards: Examining The Need To Narrow An Adult Ward's World, Melanie S. Mcneil
Legislating Access To Adult Wards: Examining The Need To Narrow An Adult Ward's World, Melanie S. Mcneil
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article looks at recent legislation that has addressed access to adult wards.
Rights, Rights And Rights: A Ward's Right To A Hearing, A Guardian's Right To A Standard, And A Heir's Right To Inheritance, Edward A. Shipe
Rights, Rights And Rights: A Ward's Right To A Hearing, A Guardian's Right To A Standard, And A Heir's Right To Inheritance, Edward A. Shipe
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article discusses a recent guardianship decision from a Florida appellate court that bore close scrutiny regarding due process rights and the right to "Medical Planning."
Comparative Analysis Of New Legislation In Florida, Illinois, And Wisconsin On Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders In Non-Hospital Settings, Susan U. Ladwig
Comparative Analysis Of New Legislation In Florida, Illinois, And Wisconsin On Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders In Non-Hospital Settings, Susan U. Ladwig
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article focuses on the history and application of the newest type of end-of-life decision-making documents.
Terminal Sedation And Dehydration, Charles F. Mckhann
Terminal Sedation And Dehydration, Charles F. Mckhann
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article examines the range of medical intervention at life's end can vary greatly, from sedation to euthanasia.
Planning And Experiencing The Move To A Continuing Care Retirement, Mary Anne Erickson, John A. Krout
Planning And Experiencing The Move To A Continuing Care Retirement, Mary Anne Erickson, John A. Krout
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article suggest that continuing care retirement communities have become more common. While expensive, they offer many amenities as well as long term care
Texas' Nursing Home Enforcement System, Lowell A. Keig, Rande K. Herrell
Texas' Nursing Home Enforcement System, Lowell A. Keig, Rande K. Herrell
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article examines Texas' nursing home regulation system, and suggest that it should be a national model.
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Retirement Account Distributions: A Journey Through The New Rules, Catherine M. Priebe Hertzberg
Retirement Account Distributions: A Journey Through The New Rules, Catherine M. Priebe Hertzberg
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article examines new proposed regulations that make changes to minimum required distribution rules for IRAs and other retirement accounts
A Quick Survey Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
A Quick Survey Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The Americans with Disabilities Act provides a wide range or protections from discrimination for elders who have physical and mental disabilities. The following article, the first of a series, provides an overview of the structure and principles of the ADA, concentrating on the protections provided for senior citizens seeking to remain on the job.
Internet Resources For Long-Term Care Insurance, Robin C. Schard
Internet Resources For Long-Term Care Insurance, Robin C. Schard
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article looks at long-term care insurance on the Web. The various perspectives represented and information provided by insurance governance, organizations, consumer advocacy groups, and insurance companies create a solid basis for beginning the decision making process with regard to LTC insurance.
Medicare Handbook, Jane M.R. Mulcahy
Remarks Of Senator Charles Grassley To The Aarp's Board Of Directors, Charles Grassley
Remarks Of Senator Charles Grassley To The Aarp's Board Of Directors, Charles Grassley
Marquette Elder's Advisor
On February 14, 2001, Senator Grassley addressed the board of directors of the AARP. His remarks concerned matters of interest to all elderly Americans.
Suicide Late In Life, Richard E. Finlayson
Suicide Late In Life, Richard E. Finlayson
Marquette Elder's Advisor
There are few events that so deeply affect survivors as does suicide. This article examines the disbelief, anxiety, sadness, guilt and deep questioning of ones prior relationship with the departed.
Funding A Grandchild's College Education, Richard L. Kaplan
Funding A Grandchild's College Education, Richard L. Kaplan
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article examines a number of college-funding mechanisms available to grandparents for their grandchildren. In light of the multifaceted considerations and often conflicting factors, the article shows which approaches are most appropriate given any set of circumstances
Funding Long-Term Care: Is There A Way To Ensure That Our Assets Will Last Longer Than We Will?, Nathalie D. Martin
Funding Long-Term Care: Is There A Way To Ensure That Our Assets Will Last Longer Than We Will?, Nathalie D. Martin
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Long-term care is subject of great concern to most elders. Stripping away the emotional hype and confusing lingo surrounding this topic is essential to making sound decisions. This article pares away all the extraneous complications and lays out the options that are currently available to elders, paying particular attention to the methods available to fund long-term care if or when it is needed
Is It Personal Autonomy Or A Personality Disorder?, Steve Fox
Is It Personal Autonomy Or A Personality Disorder?, Steve Fox
Marquette Elder's Advisor
In today's environment of mental health issues, protecting the rights of the elderly becomes even more challenging. Understanding the role of medical and psychiatric evaluations- and critical review of the quality of such reports- is crucial to providing adequate safeguards for clients.
Income-Only Trusts: A Win-Win-Win Option In Estate Planning, Billie M. Castle
Income-Only Trusts: A Win-Win-Win Option In Estate Planning, Billie M. Castle
Marquette Elder's Advisor
When appropriate, income-only trusts can achieve the multiple objectives of preserving assets while minimizing tax liability, protecting assets against the possibility of long-term care costs, and retaining control of the grantor. This article examines the important factors that need to be considered to use income-only trusts successfully.
The Invisible Elder: The Plight Of The Elder Native American, Lora A. Kaelber
The Invisible Elder: The Plight Of The Elder Native American, Lora A. Kaelber
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article reveals the circumstances of many Native American elders. It reviews various causes and attempts at rectification and, in particular, one of the most recent efforts- high-stakes gaming. In keeping with a long history of failure of government intervention programs, this newest effort may be aggravating already difficult circumstances for the elderly