Often, when clients come to us, one of the first questions they ask is “What is the difference between Estate Planning and Elder Law?” While this question may seem simple, whether a client needs Estate Planning or Elder Law, legal services depends greatly on each client’s unique set of circumstances. To help you make... Read More
During the summer we celebrate National Older Americans Month. We start in May with this time to both honor and celebrate seniors across the country. By making time for this important topic, we can take an important opportunity to raise awareness about the many challenges facing Older Americans. Celebrating National... Read More
Many people have heard the term ‘mediation,’ but often, we are asked what exactly mediation is and how it can benefit our clients. Mediation is a process where two parties discuss their disputes with a qualified and experienced impartial third-party. The mediator can help the two parties come to an amicable... Read More
Elder abuse is an epidemic that seems to be growing rapidly in recent years. Although abuse can happen at any time, elder abuse specifically impacts seniors over the age of sixty. The National Council on Aging describes it as “physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment.... Read More
You may have heard about mediation, but do you know what exactly mediation is, and what it entails? Let us share with you more about the importance of mediation and Roth Elder Law’s new Mediation Program. Mediation is a process where two parties discuss their disputes with a qualified and experienced impartial... Read More
Roth Elder Law is pleased to welcome (back) Kristin Schamel as the newest addition to our team. Kristin is originally from the Chicago area, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 1995, Kristin moved to California with her husband, a proud United... Read More
This May we will be celebrating National Elder Law Month. Our goal, as elder law attorneys, is to ensure that all of our clients and their loved ones can find and gain access to the right long-term care for them. Finding long-term care, however, is just one part of the equation. The second part, and perhaps more... Read More
You might be concerned that a vacation home or other property you own out of state will be hard to distribute to your heirs. Alongside the probate in your home state, another, ancillary, probate court process might need to occur. Ancillary probate can present some challenges. As you plan ahead, these are a few... Read More
Whether due to an illness, a debilitating injury or as a result of the aging process, elder adults often require assistance to meet their daily needs. Statistically, most assistance is provided by family caregivers, but there almost invariably comes a time when these caregivers may need to make room for outside help.... Read More
A healthy diet is important at any stage of life, but it is particularly important for older adults. A poor diet can weaken an aging adult’s immune system and expose them to common illnesses. These illnesses can end-up having a disproportionate impact on aging adults compared to younger people. A lack of nutrients... Read More
