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 …
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 …
