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Articles 181 - 210 of 382
Full-Text Articles in Elder Law
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
Isolated And Underserved: Reaching Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Seniors, Nancy Flaxman
Isolated And Underserved: Reaching Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Seniors, Nancy Flaxman
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article examines how elders with diverse sexual orientations typically have spent a lifetime in the closet. Though many would benefit from professional advice that would assist with estate and financial planning and other issues raised by their nontraditional relationships, an attorney may never know unless the firm takes the first steps and lets the public know that LGBT elders are welcome and respected.
The Changing Face Of Seniors: Ethnic Diversity In The Aging Baby Boom Population, Clayton Fong
The Changing Face Of Seniors: Ethnic Diversity In The Aging Baby Boom Population, Clayton Fong
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Asian/Pacific elders present unique issues in professional services, including language barriers, family loyalties and diversity of cultural backgrounds. This article sketches a profile of this growing population
Consumer Preferences For A Consumer Directed Cash Option Versus Traditional Services, Sharon M. Desmond, Kevin J. Mahoney, Lori Simon-Rusinowitz, Dawn M. Shoop
Consumer Preferences For A Consumer Directed Cash Option Versus Traditional Services, Sharon M. Desmond, Kevin J. Mahoney, Lori Simon-Rusinowitz, Dawn M. Shoop
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article examines the findings of a telephone survey inquiring into the preferences of Florida elders and adults with physical disabilities with regard to various options for receiving assistance and service.
Social Security Reform: Creating Transformative Opportunities For African Americans, Pheobe Weaver Williams
Social Security Reform: Creating Transformative Opportunities For African Americans, Pheobe Weaver Williams
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The Social Security retirement income program provides important security to nearly all workers in the U.S. Professor Williams reviews aspects of the Social Security system and proposes reforms in order to provide equitable protection.
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
A Medicaid Long-Term Care Eligibility Primer: Basic Eligibility Rules
A Medicaid Long-Term Care Eligibility Primer: Basic Eligibility Rules
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Determining Medicaid eligibility for elders who need nursing home care is central to the practice of elder law. The purpose of various Medicaid rules, which vary from state to state, can seem incomprehensible- even for those who provide excellent Medicaid planning services.
What Counsel For The Ward Can Learn From Will Contests, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
What Counsel For The Ward Can Learn From Will Contests, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
When courts base their determinations of competency on a preference for family control of assets, the property rights of older people are diminished. For elder law advocates to protect their clients' interest in controlling their own property, it is necessary to move the recognition of the family paradigm in guardianship and will contests beyond mere anecdote
Unraveling The Uncertainties Of Alzheimer's Disease: Internet Resources For Attorneys And Clients, Kathryn Henisak
Unraveling The Uncertainties Of Alzheimer's Disease: Internet Resources For Attorneys And Clients, Kathryn Henisak
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Alzheimer's is a deadly mysterious disease that affects millions of people. At this time, there is no known cure. This article discusses some helpful Internet resources for information on Alzheimer's symptoms and possible treatments.
The Positive Impact Of Caregiver Support Groups On Adult Children Of Aging Parents, Susan Beerman
The Positive Impact Of Caregiver Support Groups On Adult Children Of Aging Parents, Susan Beerman
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Adult children of aging parents often suffer from a multitude of problems, which they endure quietly and alone. This article describes how five such caregivers formed a support group and derived invaluable help in coping
Special Care Units: History, Regulation, And Criticism, Mollie Grande
Special Care Units: History, Regulation, And Criticism, Mollie Grande
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Special care units are nursing home areas dedicated to providing care for patients with dementia. This article describes the characteristics of individuals with dementia who need long-term care, outlines the reasons special care units were created, and discusses issues regarding their regulation.
New Regulations Simplify Required Distributions From Iras And Certain Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans, Richard Mandel
New Regulations Simplify Required Distributions From Iras And Certain Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans, Richard Mandel
Marquette Elder's Advisor
In April 2002, the IRS released new regulations that greatly simplify the rules regarding required distributions from IRAs and certain qualified retirement plains. This articles summarizes these new rules by applying them to the two categories into which each retiree must fall and analyzing the effect of the four possible beneficiary designations available to retirees.