A durable power of attorney is an extremely important estate planning tool, even more important than a will in many cases. This crucial document allows a person you appoint —…
Month: October 2016
5 Estate Planning Tips for the Non-Traditional Family (Which Probably Means Yours)
If you are in a relationship, but not married, been married more than once, have children by more than one partner, or have beneficiaries who cannot manage funds for one…
How to Vote While in a Nursing Home
Although voting is the hallmark of a democracy, it isn’t easy if you are in a long-term care facility. Nursing home and other long-term care facility residents face several challenges…
New Guides Help Those Appointed to Manage Someone Else's Money
As our society ages, more and more people are being asked to take on these roles, but they come with both powers and responsibilities, and problems can arise.
Problems with Guardianship Abuse Leading to Calls for Reform
A growing problem with adult guardianship abuse is giving rise to calls for reform of the system. Vulnerable elderly can get caught in the guardianship system, being harmed and exploited…
Nursing Home Residents Win Back Right to Sue ---For Now
In recent years, nursing homes have increasingly asked — or forced — patients and their families to sign arbitration agreements prior to admission. By signing these agreements, patients or family…
Big Win!!! Fischer v. Colorow Health Care: Terrific Colorado appellate opinion striking down an arbitration clause—Bold means Bold.
Mike Laszlo and I won a terrific Colorado Court of Appeals case for our client and for nursing home patient rights in general [2015CA1252].