By Susan L. Myers, Esq. Nevadans looking for legal information and resources can now find it at their local library, for free, through a legal kiosk. The Legal Kiosk Project, of which I am the Project Manager, recently launched at 22 libraries across Nevada. The Project’s intent is to address the digital divide exposed by …
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By Kristen A. Moe, Esq. Nursing facility providers receiving Medicaid funds for their long-term care residents must comply with state and federal statutes that regulate the services offered to residents who qualify for low-income residential care. The following is a broad overview and a guide to a few of the resources that may help those …
Nursing Facility Providers: How Do Federal And State Medicaid Work In Long-Term Care? Read More »
Recently, I sat in a seminar to learn more about a topic I am not familiar with. Quite frankly, I had never given this topic any thought until now. In this seminar, I learned about the wide range of issues that older adults face as they transition from incarceration back into society. In addition to …
Reentry Issues and Older Adults: How can we help? Read More »
I placed the call. A woman answered, amid howling wind. “Where are you?” I asked. “I’m outside by the truck.” “Where is he?” “He’s inside, asleep.” Thus, began my interview with a woman in her 70’s who wanted assistance with a divorce. She told me she had been isolated in her rural area for many …
By Kristen A. Moe, Esq. We all do it. Sometimes we say, “I’ll do it tomorrow”, and tomorrow never comes. Procrastination is the “thief of time”.[1] Some people delay Estate Planning because of a perception that Wills are complicated, others may have difficulty talking about the subject for personal reasons or think that their estates …
Estate Planning and Procrastination: Doing Nothing is a Choice Read More »
The Senior Law Project (SLP) provides free legal services to Nevadans 60 years and older. The SLP is the only program of its kind that serves older adults in the entire state of Nevada. The staff attorneys of the project provide a wide range of legal assistance depending on the individuals’ needs. The services offered …
Before proceeding with a Petition for Guardianship, please be aware of some differences between Guardianship and Powers of Attorney. Many people believe that Guardianships over the Person and Financial Estate of a Proposed Protected Person are necessary to manage the affairs of a loved one needing help with medical and financial matters. But—if your loved …
Are You Sure You Need That Guardianship? Guardianship versus Power of Attorney Read More »
Britney Spears has been widely reported in the news recently, for the nightmare under her California conservatorship. For thirteen years, accounts allege that Spears was like a prisoner in her own home, unless she was out making money for her estate, paying for her keepers and attorneys to perpetuate their lifestyle at her expense. How …
