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August 20, 2025

Navigating Capacity and Family Dynamics: Evaluating Mental Capacity in Elder Law Cases

In elder law, few issues are as sensitive or as legally complex as determining a client's mental capacity. Learn how attorneys assess capacity, navigate family dynamics, and protect client autonomy while safeguarding against abuse.

Elder LawMental Capacity

September 11, 2025

How to Avoid Family Conflict in Elder Care Decisions

Few things strain families more than making decisions about an aging parent’s care. Learn how planning, the right legal tools, and attorney-facilitated conversations can prevent conflict and keep the focus on dignity and respect.

Elder LawFamily Dynamics

September 12, 2025

Navigating Family Dynamics in Estate Planning: How to Prevent Disputes and Protect Your Legacy

Estate planning involves more than dividing assets. Addressing family dynamics, sentimental property, and special needs early—paired with clear legal tools—prevents disputes and protects your legacy.

Estate PlanningFamily Dynamics

September 22, 2025

Age Discrimination: Protecting the Rights of Older Adults

Growing older should never mean losing opportunities, respect, or fair treatment. Yet many seniors encounter age discrimination simply because of their age—in the workplace, healthcare, housing, or access to services.

Elder LawHealthcare Decisions

September 24, 2025

Housing and Retirement: Legal Issues Every Senior Should Know

As we age, two concerns rise to the top: where we’ll live and how we’ll afford it. Housing choices and retirement income are deeply connected—and both are influenced by important legal protections.

Elder LawHealthcare Decisions

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