A filial responsibility law is one making relatives financially responsible for the care of another. Virtually every state requires parents…
“Right to Live” appeal dismissed as moot (N.J. Super.) ------------------------------------------ Rueben Betancourt underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor from…
Probate heir has no property right in conservatorship estate (Ga.) ------------------------------- Opal Stewart was appointed as her father’s conservator. After…
Cooperative federalism is not license to re-write clear federal rules (Co. App.) Ruth Koehler sued the Department after it terminated…
Trustee had discretion to assess defense costs to wayward son (Ga. App.) ------------------------------------ Howard McPherson established an irrevocable trust in…
The National Guardianship Association announced a date correction for the following event: Is it Alzheimer's or Normal Aging Thursday, August 26,…
Hogberg v. State Dep’t of Soc. Servs., 2009 Conn. Super. LEXIS 50 (2009). Lynda Hogberg was admitted to a nursing…
James v. Richman, 465 F. Supp. 2d 395 (M.D. Pa. 2006). Robert and Josephine James were married when Robert went…
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-171 (Effective date February 8, 2006). The Deficit Reduction Act of…
Harris v. McRae, 448 U.S. 297 (1980). The Medicaid program created by Title XIX is a cooperative endeavor in which…