Elder Law

Milton Attorney Philip Murphy was recently chosen as the 2012 president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Murphy specializes in estate planning and elder and special needs law. He is a native of Milton … Continue reading →

Assisted living is now a preferred long-term care option for the growing population of senior citizens, but costs and restrictions often limit access to many. Now, the Virginia General Assembly’s watchdog agency says some minor changes in state law could … Continue reading →

when a senior administration official said the federal government plans to establish a national standard of essential benefits. And consumer advocates worry that some states will limit benefits too strictly. While the law requires health plans …

BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) — Senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official Zhou Yongkang said Wednesday that mass disturbances will be properly dealt with in accordance with the laws, as the Party prepares for its 18th National Congress next year. … Continue reading →

A trust protector is someone who is appointed to watch over a trust that will be in effect for a long time and ensure that it is not adversely affected by any changes in the law or circumstances. There are … Continue reading →

The Court of Protection (Amendment) Rules 2011 which come into force on 12 December 2011 make provision for Court Officers to make decisions in relation to some aspects of the financial affairs of vulnerable people. The new Rules, introduced following … Continue reading →

Service calls involving individuals in psychiatric crisis are a “major consumer of law enforcement resources,” according to a study published by the Treatment Advocacy Center. The calls also are believed to be a significant factor in officer casualties …

The taxpayer-funded aid is crucial for thousands of New Zealanders but the Law Society says the fee change will push … But Temm told TV ONE’s Breakfast this morning the fixed fee schedule will drive senior lawyers away. Very serious … Continue reading →

Senior Housing Properties Trust is a real estate investment … MEANING OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 AND OTHER SECURITIES LAWS. THESE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED UPON SNH’S PRESENT EXPECTATION, BUT THESE …

It seems Pennsylvanians might have to wait. For more on elder advice, listen to “Fifty Plus Planning Ahead” with Janet Colliton, Colliton Law Associates PC, and Phil McFadden, Home Instead Senior Care, on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on WCHE 1520.