by Lisa Dillman | Jun 23, 2020 | Advanced Directives, Advanced Medical Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, How-to/Information, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Power of Attorney
Tips for Families of Long-Term Care Patients During the Pandemic By: Carol Applegate and Lisa Dillman, Attorneys, Applegate & Dillman Elder Law Some senior living facilities are beginning to let family members visit residents outdoors in accordance with state...
by Lisa Dillman | Mar 23, 2020 | Advanced Directives, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid, Medicaid Planning
The management and control of COVID-19 relies on a global effort of social distancing. From March 25 through April 7, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has ordered a ”stay at home” order. That means residents should stay in their homes and limit travel to essential...
by Miranda Richard | Apr 30, 2018 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid, Special Needs Planning
Attorney Miranda Richard reviews the 2017 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures from the Alz Association. “Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia.” Alzheimer’s Association. 2017 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures....
by Miranda Richard | May 4, 2016 | Guardianship, Power of Attorney
Guardianship can arise in several situations but some easy planning can eliminate one of the most common reasons for guardianship. When does guardianship arise? In situations such as: — A minor when a parent is not available or able to care for the child —...
by Lisa Dillman | May 29, 2014 | Advanced Directives, Conservatorship, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid Planning, Medicare Appeals, Nursing Home Negligence, Social Security Disability, Special Needs Planning, Veterans
As Americans are living longer lives due to medical advances and better eating habits, one area of the law, Elder Law, has emerged to assist America’s aging population. Elder Law can be best defined as the umbrella under which every issue pertaining to the elderly...
