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The Legal Intelligencer

In re Estate of Boyce, PICS Case No. 14-1012 (C.P. Philadelphia April 9, 2014) Herron, J. (7 pages).

Adjudication of Incapacity • Plenary Guardianship • Waiver
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Wilson v. Manor Care of Lancaster, PICS Case No. 14-1003 (C.P. Lancaster April 4, 2014) Ashworth, J. (17 pages).

Nursing Homes • Arbitration • Apparent Agency • Negligence
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Nursing Home's Claims Trump Medicaid, Panel Finds

The nursing home where a Medicaid recipient died should be paid from the proceeds of the sale of her home before Medicaid is reimbursed, a divided state appeals panel has ruled, reversing a lower court judge.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Collins v. Manor Care of Lancaster, PA LLC, PICS Case No. 14-0927 (C.P. Lancaster April 4, 2014) Ashworth, J. (12 pages).

Professional Liability • Nursing Homes • Alternative Dispute Resolution
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

A Call to Action in the Fight Against Elder Abuse

In the spring of 2013, a 75-year-old Korean War veteran living in a house with no heat, no kitchen and a faulty roof contacted us at the SeniorLAW Center for help. The home of "Mr. Jay" of 29 years had been severely damaged due to fire, and the two contractors he had hired to perform the repairs took his $22,000, performed little work and disappeared. Jay had been injured in the fire and suffered from memory loss as a result of his injuries. To make matters worse, he had been defrauded by a friend who stole his ATM card and illegally withdrew over $1,500 from his account--his remaining life savings. What legal avenues exist for a senior citizen with no funds to be made whole again?
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

HUD Addresses Risk in Reverse Mortgages

In his Elder Law column, Daniel G. Fish writes that reverse mortgages are advertised as a financing tool that allows seniors to remain at home for their lifetime. But once borrowers died, their surviving spouses were unexpectedly facing foreclosure. A new letter will reduce that risk in the future.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Elder Abuse Is Too Close to Home

Elder abuse, which includes financial exploitation as well as physical abuse and neglect, is an issue that deserves increased attention.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Attorney Retirement: Keys for a Successful Transition

Years ago, attorneys worked until the day they died. Only then did partners and law practices actually focus on the realities of transitioning an active law practice from one partner (now deceased) to another.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Lawyer Charged With Stealing $1 Million

A former Bristol lawyer who allegedly took more than $1 million from an elderly woman is facing 29 felony larceny charges.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

In re Bridget T. Hasson, PICS Case No. 14-0520 (C.P. Philadephia Oct. 28, 2013) Herron, J. (9 pages).

By | April 15, 2014
Power of Attorney • Competency
3 minute read

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