Elder Law
Dementia and Legal Capacity
By Kim Boyer
Dementia is often a key factor in determining the capacity of an individual. Doctors and elder law attorneys view dementia from different perspectives. Doctors are concerned with diagnosis and treatment. Elder law attorneys are concerned with whether there is capacity to execute estate planning documents, and the client’s susceptibility to being […]
Nevada Supreme Court Rules on Surrogate Consent
By Kim Boyer
Avis Maxey, who was 72 years old, ingested approximately 200 prescription pills in an apparent suicide attempt. Her ex-husband, Theodore, with whom she resided, delayed calling an ambulance because he believed she wanted to kill herself. When the paramedics arrived, they nonetheless attempted to resuscitate Avis. At the hospital, Theodore signed papers […]
Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss
People who are dealing with a loved one with dementia have a great deal of stress, and often times must deal with the question of “why is this happening?” Often it is hereditary, but researchers now know that age-related memory loss can be influenced by lifestyle factors. There is a book by Jean Carper, titled […]
Basic Tax Issues for Seniors and their Families
By Kim Boyer
This article discusses some basic tax issues that seniors and their families face.
Filing Return for an Incapacitated Person. If a taxpayer is unable to manage her affairs over a long period because of physical or mental disability, another person may have to file the tax return. For a joint return, […]
Avoiding Fraud Against Seniors
By Kim Boyer
Fraud is on the rise in America, and seniors are among the prime targets of con artists. Seniors account for 26% of all mail fraud victims, but their representation increases dramatically in certain categories, such as prizes and sweepstakes, where seniors account for 60% of victims.
In one of the worst […]
Enhancing the Quality of Life for People with Alzheimer’s
By Kim Boyer
Learning how to communicate with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease is often a difficult task for families. It can be heartbreaking and confusing to witness a loved one exhibits behavior that is far from his or her usual temperament. In order to sustain relationships and enhance coping abilities, family members and […]
Getting Old, Getting Fleeced
Questions from SuperLawyers with answers from Attorney, Kim Boyer, about financial exploitation of elders.