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2012

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Full-Text Articles in Elder Law

Web Site Review: Elderlawanswers.Com Provides Services To Attorneys And Seniors, Kathryn Hensiak Aug 2012

Web Site Review: Elderlawanswers.Com Provides Services To Attorneys And Seniors, Kathryn Hensiak

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


State Older-Driver Relicensing: Conflicts, Chaos, And The Search For Policy Consensus, Meridith J. Coley, Joseph F. Coughlin Aug 2012

State Older-Driver Relicensing: Conflicts, Chaos, And The Search For Policy Consensus, Meridith J. Coley, Joseph F. Coughlin

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Elderlaw: The Top Ten Social Security Questions, Andy Landis Aug 2012

Elderlaw: The Top Ten Social Security Questions, Andy Landis

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Tax Rules Relating To The Sale Of A Principal Residence, Bradley Frigon Aug 2012

Tax Rules Relating To The Sale Of A Principal Residence, Bradley Frigon

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Special Needs Trusts:Planning Vehicles That Have Come Of Age, John Staunton, Leo J. Govoni Aug 2012

Special Needs Trusts:Planning Vehicles That Have Come Of Age, John Staunton, Leo J. Govoni

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Education And Estate Planning, William Josh Ard Aug 2012

Education And Estate Planning, William Josh Ard

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Be Careful What You Wish For: The Maryland Medicaid Waiver Experience, Jason A. Frank Aug 2012

Be Careful What You Wish For: The Maryland Medicaid Waiver Experience, Jason A. Frank

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


The Elderly And September 11, 2001, Joseph A. Liberman Iii Aug 2012

The Elderly And September 11, 2001, Joseph A. Liberman Iii

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes Aug 2012

From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents Aug 2012

Table Of Contents

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


On The Way To Alzheimer's Disease, M. Saleem Ismail Aug 2012

On The Way To Alzheimer's Disease, M. Saleem Ismail

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Current research indicates that the onset of Alzheimer's disease is preceded by a stage termed "mild cognitive impairment." By recognizing the characteristics of this preclinical phase and administering the proper treatments, the author suggest that physicians may be able to stop the progression toward AD.


Has Your Client Lost It? Ethical Considerations In Estate Planning, Marita K. Marshall, Frayda L. Bruton Aug 2012

Has Your Client Lost It? Ethical Considerations In Estate Planning, Marita K. Marshall, Frayda L. Bruton

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article examines competence issues that lawyers may encounter with a new client with suspect competency or a current client who is now incompetent or whose competency is questionable.


Joint Conference On Ethical/Legal Issues In The Progression Of Dementia, Carrie Mcadams Aug 2012

Joint Conference On Ethical/Legal Issues In The Progression Of Dementia, Carrie Mcadams

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Psychological Perspectives On Competency, John Becker Aug 2012

Psychological Perspectives On Competency, John Becker

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article considers how law and psychology can work together cooperatively toward understanding the competency of individuals to make plans for themselves and to take care of themselves personally and financially.


Representing The Mentally Impaired Client, James V. Quillinan Aug 2012

Representing The Mentally Impaired Client, James V. Quillinan

Marquette Elder's Advisor

In this series of articles, the author discusses three troublesome guardianship cases from legal and medical perspectives. Statues and forms for practitioners are provided.


Reimaging The Ombudsman: An Appraisal, Beth Eisendrath Aug 2012

Reimaging The Ombudsman: An Appraisal, Beth Eisendrath

Marquette Elder's Advisor

An ombudsman program can serve as a useful alternative to the court system for nursing-home residents. This article examines issues related to the ombudsman's role in long-term care facilities, including purpose, criticisms, and local and national recommendations


Preventative Medicine Guidelines For The Geriatric Population, Lisa Dockter, David A. Simpson Aug 2012

Preventative Medicine Guidelines For The Geriatric Population, Lisa Dockter, David A. Simpson

Marquette Elder's Advisor

To promote and maintain the health of elders, it is critical that physicians adopt preventative medicine practices. This article examines the geriatric health maintenance research, which provides comprehensive guidelines for healthcare providers


Privacy And Pension Plan Records: Is Self-Regulation Sufficient?, Michael J. Francis Aug 2012

Privacy And Pension Plan Records: Is Self-Regulation Sufficient?, Michael J. Francis

Marquette Elder's Advisor

The confidentiality of employee' pension information is being threatened by changes in the design of qualified retirement plans and advances in data-processing and Internet technology. Despite the passage of recent laws aimed at protecting privacy, the author suggest that more may need to be done to ensure that personal financial information remains secure.


Physical Therapists As Consultants To Elder Law Attorneys And Clients, Ron Scott Aug 2012

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 Aug 2012

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 Aug 2012

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 Aug 2012

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 Aug 2012

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 Aug 2012

From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents Aug 2012

Table Of Contents

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


More Thoughts About Suicide In The Elderly, Richard E. Finlayson Aug 2012

More Thoughts About Suicide In The Elderly, Richard E. Finlayson

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Reverse Mortgage Information Online, Robin C. Schard Aug 2012

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 Aug 2012

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 Aug 2012

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 Aug 2012

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.