Elder Law

What You Need to Know if You Want to Be a Guardian of a Loved One in Orlando, Florida

If you have an elderly parent, relative or spouse who struggles to make their own decisions, you may want to become their guardian. The first step to becoming a guardian is to fill out an Application for Guardianship to prove that you are qualified to be Guardian of t...

Knowing the Signs of Cognitive Function Decline in a Loved One in the Orlando, Florida Area

If you have a loved one who you think may have cognitive function decline in the Orlando, Florida area, you should have them examined by their doctor. It may be necessary for them to see a neurologist. How do you know that your loved one needs to see a doctor? You can...

Safety Tools to Assess Risks of Abuse of the Elderly in the Orlando, Florida Area 

There was an interesting article in the Clinical Advisor on Oct. 4, 2021, by Janelise Jacobs titled "Safety Tool Assesses Risk of Elder Abuse." In the article the author states that elder abuse is a societal problem that is frequently undetected, under-reported, and p...

Eldercaring Legislation Becomes Law in Florida

Did you know that Florida is the first state to statutorily recognize eldercaring? What is eldercaring, you ask? Eldercaring is a court ordered dispute resolution process for aging persons and their families that promotes respect for the voices, autonomy, and safety o...

How Can Caregivers in Orlando Help Loved Ones with Dementia who Suffer from Depression?

Is your loved one or friend with dementia also suffering from depression? This may be hard for you to determine because certain symptoms, such as impaired concentration and memory and decision issues associated with Alzheimer's, are indistinguishable from signs of dep...

How Can an Elder Attorney Help You?

Bernard A. Krooks, JD, CPA, LLM, CELA, wrote an interesting article on how an elder attorney can help in different situations. In this article, Krooks discussed the possibility of needing specialized legal expertise to prepare for the challenges of growing older.  Read More

How Do the Expanded Laws Protect the Elderly and Vulnerable Adults?

There was an article in The Elder Law Advocate, Vol. XXVIII, No. 2. Spring 2021, Capitol Update by Brian Jogerst titled "Lawmakers consider legislation to protect elderly and vulnerable adults against a backdrop of budget reductions and safety protocol." Jogerst expla...

New Law to Help Protect the Elderly and Disabled Adults from Abuse in the Orlando, Florida Area

On July 1, 2021, Florida House Bill 1041 became law. This new law gives more protection to elderly and disabled adults in the state of Florida.   For one, this new law adds offenses to the authority of the Office of the Statew...

Stealing from Grandma in the Orlando, Florida Area

There was a very interesting article in AARP MAGAZINE by Doug Shadel titled "Stealing from Grandma." Shadel states that he usually warns seniors about ...

Did You Know About These Helpful Florida Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies?