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Idaho Elder Law - Some New York Nursing Homes Collecting Debts by Filing for Guardianship

Mr. and Mrs. Palermo had planned ahead for the worst possibilities of aging. Mrs. Palermo had given power of attorney and health care proxy to her husband, Dino. But when Mr. Palermo and the nursing home caring for his wife got into a dispute, the nursing home filed a guardianship petition...
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Idaho Elder Law - Rights in Guardianship

Florida law has a list of 14 rights that an elder may surrender as a result of the guardianship process. These include the rights to marry, vote, manage finances, determine where to live and accept medical care. A recent article in The Herald Tribune, titled “Legislation aims to curb abuses in...
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Idaho Elder Law - Financial Impacts of Elder Abuse

Are you or anyone you know a victim of elder abuse? With the occurrence of elder abuse largely underreported, there is likely someone you know that could be impacted.A recent article in USA TODAY, titled "Retirement: Financial abuse costs victims avg. $30,000", reports that 19% of people ages 40...
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Idaho Elder Law - Avoiding Guardianship Abuse

Ohio is taking action against a developing problem: guardianship abuse.Recent media reports have revealed that Ohio has a large problem with some court-appointed guardians who abuse their wards. The guardians are people whom the court has approved and appointed as guardians over elderly people...
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Idaho Elder Law - Abusive Heir Case Sheds Light on Issue

A recent Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog, titled “New Case: In re Estate of Evans,” reported on the Washington State Court of Appeals decision regarding the case of In re Estate of Evans. In the Evans case, the deceased's child had financially abused the deceased. Under Washington law...
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