Elder Law

News Roundup – June 12, 2021

Frontline posted a new podcast regarding a race-related murder in Chicago in 1955. That murder resulted in a bill named…

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Elder Law Teaching Position At University of Alabama

The University of Alabama School of Law Director, Elder Law Clinic The University of Alabama School of Law seeks applicants…

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NADRC Webinar: Elder Abuse in People Living with Dementia: Considerations for Prevention, Detection and Intervention, June 23, 2021

Elder mistreatment is common in our society, particularly among older adults with cognitive impairment and dementia. Using practical clinical and…

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Medicaid Trusts: Cases

Trust corpus found to be countable ( R.I. Super.) ------------------------------------- Jeanne M. Biagetti established a revocable trust in 1998. According…

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Medicare Secondary Payer: Cases

CMS has no obligation to accept an MSP liability allocation without an adjudication on the merits (W.D. Kentucky) In this…

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Tax Cases

Transfer of Partnership Interest Was Not Immediate Gift (TC) ------------------------------------------ The tax court was faced with whether gifts petitioners made…

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Guardianships and Conservatorships: Cases

Clear and convincing evidence supported establishment of conservatorship (TN App) ------------------------------------------ Petitioners petitioned for the appointment of a conservator for…

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Filial responsibility – Can I be responsible for my parent’s medical debt?

A filial responsibility law is one making relatives financially responsible for the care of another. Virtually every state requires parents…

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Right to Die (or Live): Cases

“Right to Live” appeal dismissed as moot (N.J. Super.) ------------------------------------------ Rueben Betancourt underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor from…

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Probate Litigation

Probate heir has no property right in conservatorship estate (Ga.) ------------------------------- Opal Stewart was appointed as her father’s conservator. After…

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