I'M MOVING FROM CALIFORNIA TO NEVADA…I NEED medicaid application FORMS…I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEM FILLED OUT AND READY BEFORE I MOVE TO NEVADA….
Go to the Nevada Welfare Division and Supportive Services website. They have forms you can print out and fill out. (medical programs)
www.welfare.state.nv.us.
Good Luck…
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Im in a rut! I was wondering if ne one out here can help me find laws or policies on elder abuse (not programs)….I dont know of ANY current policies pertaining to this issue and I need to find some quick…. and I have been on legistion web sites etc. But no luck…. Please answer seriously and thank you in advance
sorry didnt mention that Im in michigan, but it doesnt have to stay local if there are national laws that will be fine too
Elder Law -
is a legal term coined to cover an area of legal practice that places an emphasis on those issues that affect the growing aging population. There are three major categories, they are:
1. Estate planning and administration, including tax questions
~ Estate planning is the process of accumulating and disposing of an estate to maximize the goals of the estate owner. The various goals of estate planning include making sure the greatest amount of the estate passes to the estate owner's intended beneficiaries, often including paying the least amount of taxes and avoiding or minimizing probate court involvement. Additional goals typically include providing for and designating guardians for minor children and planning for incapacity.
2. Medicaid, disability and other long-term care issues.
~ Medicaid is the US health insurance program for individuals and families with low incomes and resources. It is jointly funded by the states and federal government, and is managed by the states. Among the groups of people served by Medicaid are eligible low-income parents, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Medicaid is the largest source of funding for medical and health-related services for people with limited income.
~ Disability refers to the social effects of physical, emotional or mental impairment. This definition, known as the 'social model' of disability, makes a clear distinction between the impairment itself (such as a medical condition that makes a person unable to walk or unable to sit) and the disabling effects of society in relation to that impairment. As Frank Bowe put it in Handicapping America (1978), the real issue is the societal response to disability: if a community allows physical, architectural, transportation, and other barriers to remain in place, society is creating handicaps that oppress individuals with disabilities. If, on the other hand, a community removes those barriers, persons with disabilities can function at much higher levels. In simple terms, it is not the inability to walk or inability to sit that prevents a person entering a building unaided but the existence of stairs or the lack of benches to lie down, that are inaccessible to a wheelchair-user or a person with sitting disability. In other words, 'disability' is socially constructed. The 'social model' is often contrasted with the 'medical model' which sees 'disability' as synonymous with 'impairment.
3. Guardianship, conservatorship and commitment matters, including fiduciary administration.
~ legal guardian is a person who has the legal authority (and the corresponding duty) to care for the personal and property interests of another person, called a ward. Usually, a person has the status of guardian because the ward is incapable of caring for his or her own interests due to infancy, incapacity, or disability. Most countries and states have laws that provide that the parents of a minor child are the legal guardians of that child, and that the parents can designate who shall become the child's legal guardian in the event of their death.
If you want more in-depth description, meanings, and laws. I can direct you to the following sites for your concerns. If I was to do a full detailed description of elder law, it would be quite lengthy for this site.
ElderLawAnswers
Older Americans Act
http://www.seniorlaw.com/resource.htm
http://www.agingcarefl.org/aging/legal
http://www.elderweb.com
These are just a few. As you are viewing, each site will give you more web sites to view.
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Can I be held in contempt court for not asking the courts permition 6yrs ago. My mom is dying her granddaugter is now fileing a suit aginst me for anything and everything you can think of Ihave not kept any one from seeing her or knowing anything about her they all have just chose to not go and see my mom till now there is no money left of hers my other two sisters made sure of that before I had to put her in a facility. everything has been fine up to about a year ago and now that my mom doesnt have long this granddaughter is stepping in and wanting guadianship of my mom and have me charged with contempt.becase Imoved my mother to a different facility 6yrs ago and changed Furneral Homes and didnt ask the court to do this I didnt know this was reqiered for the court to have to tell me what Icould and couldnt do. Im I in trouble?
You should consult with an attorney in your state. Look for one specializing in your area via a service such as www.findlaw.com
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I am a physician and am aware that I'm legally obligated to report suspected cases of child abuse, however, are there any legal statutes requring me to report elder abuse- specifically to Michigan would be appreciated. Thanks.
I don't know about any legal statutes requiring it in ANY state, but ethically, I think if you suspect that anyone is being abused, regardless of age, race, sex, creed or color, I think you have an obligation to report it.
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I’m looking to save my mom’s assets & need a good elder law lawyer who wants to take my case.We have a house & cds to which i’m supposed to inherit.How can i get her on medicade without spending down all her money?
this video might be able to help you out.
www.greatlegalhelp.com
please feel free to call me with any further questions.
Kacie (503) 933-4749
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I recently graduated law school and will be taking the Florida Bar in July. I have decided to practice Elder Law and I am seeking any advice and/or guidance such as:
Best way to break into the field?
Possible firms?
What areas in Florida have a higher demand for elder law attorneys?
ETC….
Any helpful information welcome. Thanks!
I'm not personally in the legal field but have seen some non-profit organizations that may help with advocating for those that are older. Perhaps that can provide a great deal of experience in order to continue in that area of law.
For possible volunteer opportunites: http://www.volunteermatch.org and can type zip code and area(s) of interest.
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