Category Archives: Elder Law
Does a Washington Power of Attorney Let You Represent Someone in Court?
A recent unpublished opinion from the Washington Court of Appeals, Stafford Healthcare SeaTac, LLC v. Page, illustrates why it is important to work with an experienced Spokane elder law attorney when it comes to long-term care planning. This sad case involved a dispute over an unpaid nursing home bill. According to the Court of… Read More »
Obtaining Elder Guardianship of a Parent
As our senior population ages, it’s not uncommon for a family member to experience mental and physical decline that can impede their ability to make informed decisions. Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, or other related conditions, such as mental disorders, might be the culprit behind this loss of clarity in judgment. When an elderly parent cannot… Read More »
Elder Abuse Attorney – Get Help w/ a Neglectful or Problematic Caregiver
Looking for an elder abuse attorney? We can help! However, first let’s discuss what abuse and neglect are, and what you can do about both. An older adult is someone aged 60 or older. Elder abuse is a deliberate act or failure to act that causes harm or creates a risk of harm to… Read More »
Elder Law Attorney in Kennewick
How Can A Kennewick Elder Law Attorney Help You? Having an experienced local elder law attorney on your side to look after complex legal issues can be critical for ensuring that you have the legal assistance and support you need to safeguard your loved one’s rights and well-being effectively. Our attorneys have extensive expertise… Read More »
Attorney-in-Fact
An attorney-in-fact (AIF) is someone empowered to act on behalf of the principal under a legal document known as a power of attorney. Under each power of attorney a principal grants, another individual may be designated. As a result, two distinct individuals may serve as AIF for someone with two different powers of attorney…. Read More »
Elder Mediation for Parents with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
Few things in life are as complex or challenging as making health or home care determinations for parents who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, but elder mediation can be very helpful. In some cases, siblings and loved ones can have disagreements and often have differing views on whether the parent requires a nursing home,… Read More »
Hiring an Experienced Spokane Elder Law Attorney
Elder Law covers a wide variety of legal concerns that may come about as people age, including retirement plans, incapacity planning, estate planning, end-of-life planning, health insurance benefits including both Medicare and Medicaid, or preparing for the possibility of needing long-term care. Our Spokane Elder Law attorneys help individuals deal with many legal issues… Read More »