What is an elder law attorney? The specialty of "elder law" evolved in the 1980s as it became increasingly clear that the complicated legal issues confronting seniors - in particular qualifying for …

Find an Elder Law Attorney in PennsylvaniaWe need to plan for the possibility that we will become unable to make our own medical decisions. This may take the form of a health care proxy, a medical …

Sep 22, 2025 · A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows an individual (known as the principal) to give another person (their agent or attorney-in-fact) the authority to act on their behalf. …

Peter is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Roger Williams University School of Law. Peter has been working for Walsh, Brule & Nault for over nine years and is admitted to practice in Rhode Island, …

Michael B. Cohen, elder care attorney and counselor at law, located in Dallas, Texas, concentrates in elder law with a particular emphasis on obtaining and/or retaining public benefits (especially …

May 29, 2015 · If a person has two power of attorney (POA) forms dated at different times to two different people and neither has anything in it regarding voiding the prior POA, is the more recent …

May 16, 2024 · This is a problem with many alternate designations on many durable powers of attorney — the power of attorney document doesn’t state clearly when the alternate should step in for the first …

Feb 21, 2024 · Takeaways A power of attorney (POA) allows a person (agent) to act on behalf of another person (principal). The principal can override a POA at any time if they are of sound mind by …

Aug 28, 2014 · A power of attorney and a guardianship are tools that help someone act in your stead if you become incapacitated. With a power of attorney, you choose who you want to act for you. In a …

As an Elder Law attorney, I also advise clients on planning for future disability, though the use of durable powers of attorney, living trusts, living wills, and other means of delegating management and …