Elder Law

Whether you are already a senior or you are just planning for your retirement years, the very real possibility that you will need nursing home care should be forefront in your mind given that you have about a 70 percent chance of needing some type of long-term care as a senior. Concerns about the possibility that you will be mistreated or neglected coupled with the fear that you will lose your independence likely make you dread the prospect of living in a nursing home. If nursing home care … [Read more...] about What Are My Rights as a Nursing Home Resident in California?

Whether you are a senior yourself or have a loved one who is, being aware of the numerous ways in which seniors can be victimized is crucial to keeping them safe. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, financial fraud and exploitation is the number one form of elder abuse impacting seniors in the U.S. Moreover, as many as 44 instances of unreported financial exploitation occur for every one instance that is reported. Identity theft is one way in which seniors fall victim to elder financial … [Read more...] about How Seniors Can Prevent Becoming the Victim of Identity Theft

As you age, an unsettling phenomenon may unfold: the dynamic of the parent-child relationship undergoes a role reversal. As your parents enter their "Golden Years," you might discover yourself stepping into the role of caretaker and supporting your parents as they face increased vulnerability and a reduced capacity to navigate life independently. If so, the Los Angeles attorneys at Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors offer tips to help you manage the affairs of your aging parents. The “Sandwich … [Read more...] about Tips to Help You Manage the Affairs of Your Aging Parents

If you have an elderly parent, grandparent, or another loved one who has succumbed to the natural aging process and now needs help to live alone, you may be struggling with the available options. The idea of putting your loved one in a nursing home probably doesn’t sit well with you or with them. Fortunately, there are other options that may work to delay or even avoid the need for nursing home care. To get you started, the Los Angeles attorneys at Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors explain some … [Read more...] about Alternatives to Nursing Home Care in California

Almost 7 million people are currently living with Alzheimer’s in the United States and that figure is only expected to increase in the coming years. Because Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, those who have been diagnosed with the disease will eventually need various levels of care. If a loved one was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and you plan on being a caregiver, you need to know what to expect. Toward that end, the Los Angeles elder law attorneys at Schomer Estate & Wealth … [Read more...] about Understanding Alzheimer’s: Tips for Effective Caregiving

As the population of older adults continues to increase in the United States, so does the need for safe and compassionate long-term care facilities. Unfortunately, the reality is that elder abuse is a very real and very prevalent threat to nursing home residents. If you believe that a loved one is being abused or mistreated in a California nursing home, you have options. Toward that end, the Los Angeles elder law attorneys at Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors explain how to file a complaint … [Read more...] about How Do I File a Complaint Against a Nursing Home in California?

If you are caring for an aging parent or grandparent, you already understand how difficult it can be to provide quality care while still trying to focus on your own career and/or immediate family. A geriatric care manager may be the solution. To help you decide, the Los Angeles elder law attorneys at Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors explain how a geriatric care manager might be able to help you. Caregiver Facts and Figures If you are the primary caregiver for an elderly parent (or other … [Read more...] about How Can a Geriatric Care Manager Help Me?

As a retiree, you are likely hoping to enjoy your “Golden Years” without having to worry about finances. If you are concerned that may not be the case, your life insurance policy may be one potential source of financial assistance that you may not have considered. With that in mind, the Los Angeles elder law attorneys at Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors discuss the possibility of turning your life insurance into a senior life settlement. What Is a Senior Life Settlement? You have likely … [Read more...] about What Is a Senior Life Settlement?

Whether for yourself or for someone you care for, you will likely need to rely on an elder law attorney at some point in your life for advice and/or guidance. As the nation’s population of older individuals continues to grow at a heretofore unprecedented pace, legal issues that impact the elderly have taken on heightened importance. With that in mind, the Los Angeles elder law attorneys at Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors explain five things you should know about elder law. Watch your … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Should Know About Elder Law