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      16Nov
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      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…

      24Sep
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      By adminin Blog, Financial Exploitation

      Pay Attention to the Small Details When Dealing with Long-Term Care Insurers

      A long-term care insurance company recently cancelled the insurance coverage of an elderly woman who accidentally wrote the wrong amount on her premium check. The case illustrates the need for…

      17Aug
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      Why You Should Use a Lawyer for Medicaid Planning

      Many seniors and their families don’t use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they’re afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save…

      29Jun
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      Are Trusts Still Useful If the Estate Tax Is Repealed?

      A trust is a legal arrangement through which one person (or an institution, such as a bank or law firm), called a “trustee,” holds legal title to property for another…

      25Mar
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      Hospitals Now Must Provide Notice About Observation Status

      All hospitals must now give Medicare recipients notice when they are in the hospital under observation status. The notice requirement is part of a law enacted in 2015 but that…

      20Nov
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Abuse, Legislation, Nursing Home Abuse

      Fighting Nursing Home Discrimination Against Medicaid Recipients

      While it is illegal for a nursing home to discriminate against a Medicaid recipient, it still happens. To prevent such discrimination, nursing home residents and their families need to know…

      22Dec
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      Reports of Elder Abuse Jump in Boulder, CO--Probate Litigation Attorney

      According to an article in the Colorado Daily Camera on December 22, 2014, reports of elder abuse have doubled since the new reporting act was enacted in Colorado.

      22Oct
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      Trust, Probate and Estate Law. Colorado Probate Litigation. Your Rights.

      When you or a family member are being cared for in a nursing home or other long-term care facility, it is important to know your rights.  Under Colorado law residents…

      27May
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      Colorado's New Elder Abuse Law Results in Indictment

      According to an article in the Boulder Daily Camera, five men have been indicted by a state grand jury after an investigation into an alleged asphalt paving scam that targeted…

      23Dec
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      National Silver Alert Act--Nationwide Network for Locating Missing Seniors

      The “National Silver Alert Act” would create a federal program modeled after the AMBER Alert and provide federal coordination and assistance to local and state law enforcement agencies.

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      About Rhett

      Rhett Meyer

      Rhett Meyer is a Colorado attorney in the area of Elder Abuse and Neglect. Rhett has represented victims in nursing homes and in in-home caregiver abuse and neglect cases. His reputation as an aggressive advocate for elder rights has resulted in significant recoveries for senior citizens and their families.
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