Archive for the Elder Law Category

How To Select An Elder Law Attorney

When you are confronting a difficult life issue, you routinely seek guidance from someone who can help you to solve the problem.  So, it stands to reason that when you or a family member are confronting the potential or immediate need for long term nursing care, you […]

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How Much Should A Person Be Paid To Act As Power of Attorney?

How Much Should An Agent Under A General Durable Power of Attorney be Paid? This is a difficult question confronted by many individuals acting as power of attorney for family members or friends.  There is no perfect statutory answer in Pennsylvania, but it is clear that a […]

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Personal Liability Risks: Nursing Home Admission Agreement

Read The Care Facility Admission Agreement Before You Sign. A recent court decision, in the case outlined below, prompted me to write this article.  The case highlights just how important it is for children and Agents under power of attorney documents to read everything they sign on […]

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