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If a person becomes incapacitated and is no longer able to make their own decisions, a power of attorney is probably the most important document an individual should have in place to protect his or her financial and medical well-being. It is … more

If you are considering applying for Medicaid and hiring an elder law attorney to assist you in that process, it is best if you have your attorney handle the application process from start to end. Medicaid application is detail and … more

Choosing a Personal Representative for Your Will A Last Will and Testament (“will”) usually names the person who the decedent wants appointed as personal representative of the decedent’s estate. If you are in the process of drafting a will, or working with … more

If your parent is dealing with dementia, you should be aware of several legal considerations. Most of them are related to your parent’s potential reliance on a trusted caregiver, usually a family member, to make major decisions on their behalf. … more

Avoid the heartache and headache of a guardianship and encourage your loved ones to draft their legal documents. If you’re looking to draft you or your loved ones legal documents, turn to the experienced elder law attorneys at Rooth & … more

General Study Shows Older is Really Wiser New study shows that you may want to listen next time grandma wants to impart some words of wisdom: older really does equal wiser! Studies have long shown that many cognitive skills decline with … more

General Advanced Directive Awareness Necessary as Ever, 5 Years After Schiavo Death Americans today are no closer to making end-of-life plans, five years after Terri Schiavo’s death following a lengthy legal battle over her “right to die.”  The majority of … more

How can I become familiar with cases like mine? A Unique Look at Aging and Needs of the Elderly A recent New York Times article discusses a unique perspective on aging.  The writer, a doctor named Marc Agronin, visited a … more

General Helping Family in Tough Economic Times In planning for the future, we often want to help our heirs, including our children, nieces and nephews, and even friends.  The current recession, however, has interfered with those plans for many elderly … more