By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney It is often hard to talk about end-of-life issues. Some people just will not consider that a day may come that they are unable to communicate about their health choices and desires. How can you start the conversation to find out how you can help a family…
DetailsIn my family it was not polite to talk about money. Only one family member was open with me and that was because she wanted me to pay her bills. Cousin Kathie was in her 80s when she asked for my help with her finances, and I took over completely when she turned 90 as…
DetailsBy Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney Steven Covey died, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, July 16, 2012. His obituary observed: “Mr. Covey urged people to consider how they would like to be remembered. ‘If you carefully consider what you want to be said of you in the funeral experience’, he said, ‘you will find…
DetailsFor over two decades, Idaho seniors have been competing for gold on the track, court, field, road, links and in the pool. This year, starting July 28th through September 16th, more than 500 senior athletes will compete once again to prove their mettle. We, at Senior Edge Legal, are honored to be a gold medal…
DetailsOn June 22, 2012 there was a meeting in the Boise City Mayor’s Office attended by a number of people concerned about creating a system to help older members of our city safely stay and age in their homes for the rest of their lives.[1] This system is referred to as a Village Concept. Why…
DetailsBy: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney Paying for long-term care in a nursing home or assisted living facility is expensive. It can range from $3,000 to $10,000 monthly. What if the senior cannot pay the bills? In 2011 a Pennsylvania nursing home received a $90,000 judgment against an adult child of a parent…
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