by Christine Brown | Mar 29, 2019 | Dementia, Elder Law |
Dementia is one of the most devastating conditions affecting seniors, resulting in an eventual loss of cognitive functions. While there is no cure for dementia or the two leading diseases that cause dementia, Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia, there are treatments...
by Christine Brown | Oct 24, 2018 | Elder Abuse, Elder Law |
It’s no secret that the elderly are a favorite target of scam artists. Criminals will troll the internet and phone lists looking for seniors that are easy to prey upon due to an illness, disability, or cognitive impairment. Another reason scam artists love to attack...
by Christine Brown | Oct 16, 2018 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
New Law to Expand Chronic Care Benefits through Medicare In a rare instance of bipartisan cooperation, Congress recently passed a law that will expand benefits to individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans who have chronic illnesses. The Creating High-Quality...
by Christine Brown | Sep 15, 2018 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Uncategorized |
Legal competency concerns can lead to issues for senior citizens, during both life and death. This is especially true for financial affairs and disputed inheritances. Torrance Elder law attorneys must be able to determine a senior’s legal competency in both physical...
by Christine Brown | Sep 10, 2018 | Elder Law |
LA County Elder Law Attorneys: New Elder Abuse Law Offers Protection for California’s Most Vulnerable Seniors There’s good news for vulnerable seniors in California and across the country. As part of a larger bipartisan bill on banking reform, the Senior Safe Act...
by Christine Brown | Jun 1, 2018 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
It’s a common story among blended families: an aging parent becomes ill and the parent’s biological children clash with the parent’s spouse. While some of these disagreements are generally small,as a Los Angeles County elder law attorney, I have seen numerous times...
