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Articles 211 - 240 of 382
Full-Text Articles in Elder Law
Affordability: What It Means For Aging People And Some Ways To Achieve It, Jim Moore
Affordability: What It Means For Aging People And Some Ways To Achieve It, Jim Moore
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Assisted living is an attractive model for many who suffer the frailties of aging. Why? Because services and their costs are limited to those that are actually needed. Yet few communities exists to provide assisted living to elders who are not affluent. Is affordability possible without substantial subsidies? This author says yes - with care and planning.
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Assuring Appropriate Medical Treatment And Improving Quality Of Life, Judith B. Rappaport Musson
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Assuring Appropriate Medical Treatment And Improving Quality Of Life, Judith B. Rappaport Musson
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is an effort by an interdisciplinary team of professionals whose goal is to advocate for elder patients and help restore them to optimum health and functionality. This article presents an analytic look at this powerful and underused tool.
A Natural Right To Die: Twenty-Three Centuries Of Debate, Beth Eisendrath
A Natural Right To Die: Twenty-Three Centuries Of Debate, Beth Eisendrath
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
The "Income First" Rule: The Blumer Case, James Jaeger
The "Income First" Rule: The Blumer Case, James Jaeger
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article discusses the case of Burnett and Irene Blumer and the case's implementation of the "income first" rule.
Abuse In Nursing Homes: Consumers Are Being Left In The Dark, Kathryn Hensiak
Abuse In Nursing Homes: Consumers Are Being Left In The Dark, Kathryn Hensiak
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Horrific reports of physical and sexual abuse plague our nation's nursing homes. A key information resource for consumers, the federal Nursing Home Compare website, is failing to provide adequate information. While government officials are making efforts to improve the site, consumers must be vigilant and protect family members in nursing home care.
"Super Charging" Your Clients' Retirement Portfolios, Robert P. Kreitler
"Super Charging" Your Clients' Retirement Portfolios, Robert P. Kreitler
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Most retirees' main objective is to maximize income and ensure that they do not run out of money. This is different from the preretirement years, when maximizing total return is typically the client's goal. The often neglected immediate fixed annuity is unique in its ability to "super charge" a portfolio. It can increase income and guarantee it for life.
Alcohol Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic Among Elders, M. Saleem Ismail
Alcohol Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic Among Elders, M. Saleem Ismail
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Among elders with physical or emotional disorders, even modest alcohol consumption can seriously impair their already fragile health. Successful treatment requires identifying the problem, understanding the medical and social complexities involved, and providing the necessary support
Post-Mortem Ira Planning For The Surviving Spouse, Greg Reymann
Post-Mortem Ira Planning For The Surviving Spouse, Greg Reymann
Marquette Elder's Advisor
In 2002, the IRS issued simplified regulations governing required minimum distributions (RMDs) for IRAs. The new rules make elections at the time of one's required beginning date obsolete, and shift the deadline for many of the planning options to a specified date following the IRA owner's death. This article discusses those planning options faced by the surviving spouse.
Grandparent Visitation Legislation: The Controversy Didn't Begin Or End With Troxel V. Granville, Randall E. Doyle
Grandparent Visitation Legislation: The Controversy Didn't Begin Or End With Troxel V. Granville, Randall E. Doyle
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The Supreme Court case Troxel v. Granville assured the states the definitive say in grandparents' visitation rights. It also endorsed the traditional right of the parent or parents to decide who their children visit. What paths will the state courts take? This article reviews state statues and decisions for the winning arguments that might influence courts in the future.
Elders In The Workforce: Advantage And Disadvantages Of Staying On The Job, Monica Pikoske
Elders In The Workforce: Advantage And Disadvantages Of Staying On The Job, Monica Pikoske
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Is it wise to encourage older employees to delay retirement? Some statistics say yes. While there are benefits to continuing to work, however, there are also financial consequences. This article discusses the advantages and drawbacks of staying in the workforce beyond the age of sixty-five.
Spending Assets Prudently For Quality Assisted Living, Jim Moore
Spending Assets Prudently For Quality Assisted Living, Jim Moore
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Most resident in assisted living communities depend on their after-tax annual incomes to pay their bills. Some also rely on contributions from family members. However, new methods of payment must be found if the senior housing industry is to serve more than just the small percentage of seniors who can afford private-pay assisted living on their income alone.
Mediation In Estate Planning: A Strategy For Everyone's Benefit, David Gage, John A. Gromala
Mediation In Estate Planning: A Strategy For Everyone's Benefit, David Gage, John A. Gromala
Marquette Elder's Advisor
How much better would this world be if we all believed that most disputes could be avoided? Mediation is offered as a tool to reach agreement, but the hard work of mediating a dispute requires a knowledgeable, experienced professional. These authors offer observations and strategies based on their expertise and success in the field.
Private Sector Long-Term Care Planning, Timothy M. Vogel
Private Sector Long-Term Care Planning, Timothy M. Vogel
Marquette Elder's Advisor
America's long-term care future is fraught with risks and opportunities for a better old age. Elder law attorneys and financial professionals who understand this complex and evolving world will better serve their older clients. This author draws upon his forthcoming book to answer key questions about professional planning that will harness clients' resources to achieve private sector choice in long-term care
Index: Summer 1999 Through Spring 2002
Index: Summer 1999 Through Spring 2002
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Wrestling With The Economic Growth And Tax Relief Reconciliation Act Of 2001: Useful Web Sites For Estate Planners, Kathryn Hensiak
Wrestling With The Economic Growth And Tax Relief Reconciliation Act Of 2001: Useful Web Sites For Estate Planners, Kathryn Hensiak
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Looking for information on complex estate planning and tax issues such as EGTRRA? One readily available, extremely economical resource is the Internet. Here are some tips for conducting research online, along with a listing of more than a dozen helpful Web sites.
Widow To Widow: Thoughtful, Practical Ideas For Rebuilding Your Life, Maureen A. Lokrantz
Widow To Widow: Thoughtful, Practical Ideas For Rebuilding Your Life, Maureen A. Lokrantz
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Advice On Organizing And Automating Your Elder Law Office, Andrea Giltner
Advice On Organizing And Automating Your Elder Law Office, Andrea Giltner
Marquette Elder's Advisor
With the proper organizational tools, you can increase efficiency and productivity in your elder law office, save money, and decrease the stress level. Here's a look at some effective strategies and software options for law office automation.
Medicare Reasonable And Medically Necessary Care: Skirmishes At The Front
Medicare Reasonable And Medically Necessary Care: Skirmishes At The Front
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Medicare covers costs for health care deemed "reasonable and necessary" and excludes care classified as "experimental, investigative, or unproven." This article discusses coverage limits and the exceptions for which Medicare will authorize payment.
Elder-Caregiver: An Alarming Past, An Uncertain Future, Judith B. Rappaport
Elder-Caregiver: An Alarming Past, An Uncertain Future, Judith B. Rappaport
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Increased life expectancy is exacerbating the financial, physical, and emotional pressures on family members struggling to care for elderly parents. Elder law professional have a unique opportunity to positively impact this situation by educating themselves and their staffs to the family caregiver's needs. This article identifies those needs and recommends expanded services to help meet them.
Defined Contribution Health Plans: Ready Or Not, Here They Come, Caryn Cucuta
Defined Contribution Health Plans: Ready Or Not, Here They Come, Caryn Cucuta
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Defined contribution health coverage has been discussed for a number of years no response from the market. Now however, it looks as though employers may be ready to make the move to such plans. This article discusses the market and legislative influences that are making this switch more attractive to employers, and outlines various defined contribution plan models.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect): An Introduction For Elder Law Professionals, Deirdre Johnston, Doug Eitel, W. Vaughn Mccall
Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect): An Introduction For Elder Law Professionals, Deirdre Johnston, Doug Eitel, W. Vaughn Mccall
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), colloquially called "shock therapy," is often denounced as barbaric by members of the lay population. However, it is actually a highly efficacious treatment for depression, which can be particularly common and severe in the elderly. This discussion illuminates the potential benefits and risks of this controversial treatment.
The Emerging Nexus Of Aging And Diversity: Implications For Public Policy And Entitlement Reform, Fernando Torres-Gil, Karra Bikson Moga
The Emerging Nexus Of Aging And Diversity: Implications For Public Policy And Entitlement Reform, Fernando Torres-Gil, Karra Bikson Moga
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article examines the impending nexus of population aging and diversity in the United States. With the dramatic increase of older persons and minority and ethnic groups- particularly Hispanics- the intersection of these trends will have important consequences for all aspects of U.S. society, including public policy, legislation, retirement planning, and economics.
Grandparent Involvement In Child Welfare Intervention With Grandchildren, James W. Gladstone, Ralph A. Brown
Grandparent Involvement In Child Welfare Intervention With Grandchildren, James W. Gladstone, Ralph A. Brown
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article discusses the increasing role grandparents are playing in kinship care, or foster care of their grandchildren. It examines the support grandparents provide to grandchildren who are receiving services from child welfare agencies, the circumstances surrounding grandparents' involvement with these agencies, and the relationships between grandparents and social workers.
The Property Tax Relief For The Elderly: A Survey Of The Nation, Katie Babe
The Property Tax Relief For The Elderly: A Survey Of The Nation, Katie Babe
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article investigates various methods that states have employed to provide property tax relief to their senior citizens and evaluates their effectiveness. The pros and cons of homestead exemptions, different credit and rebate programs, deferral programs, property tax freezes, reverse mortgages, and other programs are explored. Twenty-two pages of comparative charts are included for comparison purposes.
Book Review: Elders On Trial: Age And Ageism In The American Legal System, Olivia M. Wong
Book Review: Elders On Trial: Age And Ageism In The American Legal System, Olivia M. Wong
Marquette Elder's Advisor
In the first part of the book Howard Eglit discusses ageism and the changing of attitudes toward citizens as they age. The second part explores aging as it relates to the legal system, including issues of particular importance to seniors, increasing litigation involving the elderly, lawyer/elderly client issues, possible discrimination in jury selection, and the issues of competence of elderly judges.
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.
The Economic Growth And Tax Relief Reconciliation Act Of 2001 And Its Effect On Estate Planning, Jennifer Jedrzejewski
The Economic Growth And Tax Relief Reconciliation Act Of 2001 And Its Effect On Estate Planning, Jennifer Jedrzejewski
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Because of the sunset provision of EGTRRA, estate planning through 2010 and beyond has become even more complicated. EGTRRA phases down the maximum estate, gift, and generation skipping rate of tax at intervals. Applicable state tax rates have in many states been modified to adjust for the EGTRRA effect. This article discusses the use of AB and Qualified Terminable Interest Property trusts using several hypothetical situations.