It depends…One of the things that lawyers look for before preparing a power of attorney is whether the client, your dad in this case, has “legal capacity” to sign legal documents (i.e. power of attorney, deed, contract, etc.). Legal capacity, in part, requires that an individual appreciates the effect of what he is doing, understands […]
What is a HIPAA? In 1996 Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act which prohibited doctors from sharing your medical information. This is generally considered an important step in increasing the privacy of Americans’ personal information. There can be civil and criminal penalties when HIPAA standards are violated. What is the […]
Putting a loved one into hospice care can be a tough decision and a daunting task. As an introduction to hospice , I have provided you with a basic summary of what it actually entails. Hospice organizations provide end-of-life care, generally meaning that the individual is diagnosed with a terminal, life-threatening illness and has six […]
In the movies whenever a character says “trust me,” it is a cue to the audience that this person cannot, in fact, be trusted. In real life, the cues to picking someone trustworthy to serve as your trustee are much more subtle. In elder law, trusts can serve a variety of purposes. For example, trusts […]
In searching for interesting and helpful resources for you all, my readers, I have been coming across an alarming number of stories related to internet scams. The story is generally simple. An elderly man, checking his email comes across what seems to be an email from a long lost friend or relative and CLICKS. An […]