by ishutt | Nov 28, 2011 | All Articles, Elder Law
It’s nothing new that scammers target the elderly. Scammers love using scare tactics to get into folks’ wallets. Elder lawyers shouldn’t be surprised at new techniques for scamming the elderly, but here is one that should surprise just about...
by ishutt | Nov 21, 2011 | All Articles, Elder Law, Texas Estate Planning Documents
How long a Texas power of attorney lasts depends on several factors: First, what does the actual power of attorney say? If the document specifies a time period, then the agent’s power will automatically expire when that period is over. Does the power of...
by ishutt | Nov 17, 2011 | All Articles, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning
According to the “National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care,” the average cost per month in an assisted living facility in Dallas is $3,352.00 (as of 2011). That’s $40,224 per year. A Genworth Financial study says the average cost nationally for...
