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Frequently Asked Questions

• My Close Relative Is Losing It And Doing Bizarre Things. What Can I Do?
  If a person has truly lost mental competence, and is unable to exercise rational control over his or her property, the courts may appoint a conservator in a conservatorship proceeding. Just because … more
• What Is A Simultaneous Death And Common Disaster Provision?
  Simultaneous Death and Common Disaster Provision is a clause that is usually included in the wills of husbands and wives. The clause provides that when it is impossible to determine which spouse of … more
• What Are Some Guidelines In Writing Up A Will?
  The following are some guidelines in writing up a will. The first one is to try to avoid using preprinted forms. The second one is to use the same typewriter and typeface for the whole document. … more

Legal Articles

• The Top Ten Legal Steps to Take Before You Die
  No one likes to think about dying.   Yet we all know that it is inevitable. Perhaps some of our anxiety about dying could be alleviated if we take the necessary steps to protect our families and our assets. Below, are the top ten legal steps that you should take to protect your family and your assets before you die. 1.      Hire an Estate Planning Attorney : … more
• The Rights of Nursing Home Patients
  No one should be afraid to lose his or her autonomy when entering a nursing home. A nursing home is not a jail. Nursing home residents have rights which the nursing home must legally respect. Many of these rights were granted to nursing home residents in the Nursing Home Reform Amendments of OBRA 1987. Those rights include: · … more

Top Related Elder Law Topics

• Age Discrimination
• Elder Law
• Elder Law Attorney
• Elderly
• Guardianship
• Medicaid
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Wills and Trusts

More Elder Law Topics

• Age Discrimination
• Elder Law
• Elder Law Attorney
• Elderly
• Guardianship
• Medicaid
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Wills and Trusts